Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Västra Götalands län
The Gothenburg Botanical Garden, located in Gothenburg, Sweden, is among the largest botanical gardens in Europe, spanning approximately 175 hectares including a nature reserve. Established on the former Stora Ă„nggĂĄrden estate, it was inaugurated in 1923 during Gothenburg's 300th anniversary celebrations. The garden features around 16,000 plant species, with about 4,000 cultivated in its greenhouses, including a notable collection of 1,500 orchids and the rare Easter Island tree, Sophora toromiro. Its diverse landscapes include the internationally recognized Rock Garden with 5,000 species from various continents, the tranquil Japanese Glade showcasing East Asian plants collected in the 1950s, and the Rhododendron Valley. The garden is unique in Sweden for its independence from the city university and integrates the Ă„nggĂĄrdsbergen nature reserve, which contains an arboretum with scientifically organized tree collections. The topography is varied, with hilly terrain that naturally separates contrasting plant layouts. The white wood anemone, symbolizing the garden, carpets the Woodlands and nature reserve valleys each spring. Beyond its botanical significance, the garden serves as a public park and an important center for research and conservation of plant biodiversity.
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Consiglio: The garden is open year-round, with the visitor center open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and weekends from 12 pm to 4 pm. A voluntary entrance fee is requested. Visiting during spring offers a spectacular view of blooming wood anemones. Advance bookings are recommended for special guided tours and seasonal events. The garden's app provides maps and self-guided walking tours for an enhanced visitor experience. Public transport access and on-site facilities make the visit convenient for all.
Fatti interessanti
- •The Rock Garden has earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide, highlighting its international botanical importance.
- •The garden houses the rare Easter Island tree, Sophora toromiro, extinct in the wild but preserved here.
- •It contains about 16,000 plant species from 130 countries, one of the largest collections in Europe.
- •The white wood anemone is the garden's symbol and covers large areas of the nature reserve in spring.
- •The garden is independent of the local university, a unique status among Swedish botanical gardens.
Storia
The Gothenburg Botanical Garden was initiated by the Gothenburg City Council in 1912, with construction beginning in 1916 on land formerly occupied by the Stora Ă„nggĂĄrden estate.
Funded initially by the Charles Felix Lindberg Foundation, the garden opened its Woodlands section to the public in 1919 and the cultivated areas in 1923, coinciding with Gothenburg's 300th anniversary.
Carl Skottsberg, the first director from 1919 to 1948, was instrumental in acquiring rare plants worldwide.
The garden expanded over decades, with the addition of an Office Building in 1926 and the declaration of the Woodlands as a nature reserve named Ă„nggĂĄrdsbergen in 1975.
Operational control transferred from the city to the Västra Götaland Regional Council in 1998, ensuring continued development and conservation efforts.
Guida del luogo
Rock Garden
A dramatic rock garden featuring approximately 5,000 plant species from different continents, internationally recognized for its botanical diversity and design.
Japanese Glade1950s
A peaceful area showcasing valuable East Asian plants collected in the 1950s by former curator Tor Nitzelius, offering a glimpse into Asian flora.
Greenhouses
Housing about 4,000 plants including 1,500 orchids and the rare Sophora toromiro, the greenhouses provide controlled environments for diverse species.
Ă„nggĂĄrdsbergen Nature Reserve and Arboretum1975 (nature reserve designation)
A 175-hectare nature reserve adjacent to the garden with hilly terrain, featuring scientifically ordered collections of exotic trees and natural woodlands.
Contatto
Telefono: 010-473 77 77