Copenhagen Botanical Gardens & Palm House
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Copenhagen Botanical Gardens - by Jeremy Mishkin on Google





Description
The University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden contains over 13,000 plant species organized in sections such as Danish, perennial or annual plant, a rhododendron garden, an herbarium and a complex of 27 glasshouses constructed in the 1870s and housing a conservatory. Among them, the centrepiece is the 16m-tall cast-iron Palm House inspired by the Crystal Palace during the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.
Access & Transport
The gardens are located in central Copenhagen, adjacent to the Rosenborg Castle. The Nørreport station (M1, M2 and trains) is just south of it and several bus services stop along the perimeter. For those driving, there is pay parking along Øster Voldgade (free on Sundays).
Instructions & Recommendations
The gardens are open every day but the Palm House closes on Mondays (except July & Aug). Nearby attractions include Rosenborg Castle, the Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK)
Environmental & Social
Green attraction and educates visitors about flora and its diversity
Conclusion
Not a key attraction of the city but the various greenhouses are certainly worth a look in nice weather and, in winter, horticultural enthusiasts can head to the stunning Palm House. A good weekend option for residents and recommended for tourists with 3 days or more in Copenhagen.
Key positive
Visually impressive and elegant glasshouses
Great plant variety
Centrally located and no admission fee for the outdoor sections
Key negative
Experience will vary depending on season and weather
Suitability
Most parts of the Botanical Garden are accessible by wheelchair (the Palm House only partially)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 15:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 15:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 15:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 15:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 15:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 15:30