Rosenlund’s mansion and rosarium in Jönköping is an oasis of floral splendor and historical charm. This gem of a public park facility is home to an award-winning rosary that boasts about 550 different roses. The varieties are distributed over a variety of rose groups and the large palisades of climbing roses are characteristic of the…
At Skansen you can walk through four centuries of Swedish garden history. Experience Skogaholm’s magnificent kitchen garden from the 18th century, explore the Nature Trail and all its knowledge on biodiversity, discover the history of the allotment gardens, enjoy the splendor of the Rose garden and peek in on the tobacco plants in the 19th…
The Uppsala University Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in Sweden. It became famous in the days of Olof Rudbeck and Carl Linnaeus, with the oldest part today being known as the Linnaeus Garden. It was designed in the French style, with each part reflecting Linnaeus’ ideas. Each plant was chosen carefully in order…
Liseberg opened in 1923 and is Scandinavia’s greatest amusement park. Ever since opening, Liseberg has been a leafy park with exciting rides surrounded by beautiful planted areas and nature. Today, visitors can stroll through the park’s theme areas, where planted beds and greenery enhance the playful atmosphere of Rabbit Land, the woodland setting in the…
Among hills and lush forests between two lakes, only 15 minutes from Gothenburg, you will find Gunnebo House and Gardens. Here you can treat yourself to a break from everyday life by tasting organic and seasonal food in the restaurant, hike in the beautiful surroundings, visit the friendly cows and listen to the unique history…
Gothenburg Botanical Garden houses 16,000 plant species on 175 hectares and is one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe and even considered one of the best. The scientific collections are displayed in beautiful garden spaces uniting expertise and beauty. The garden’s first director was the famous explorer and botanist Carl Skottsberg. The gardens plant…