Garden Society of Gothenburg, Gothenburg (must see)
The Garden Society of Gothenburg was initially founded in 1842. This beautiful garden is one of Europe's favorite 19th-century parks. The Palm House was built in 1878 and is home to tropical plants such as palm trees.
The Garden Society has peaceful rolling lawns and perfectly landscaped ornamental gardens. Visitors can see an impressive variety of indigenous and exotic plants.
The rose garden is one of northern Europe's most celebrated. Over 1200 different types of roses bloom in the garden, and the smell is intoxicating.
The Stenpartiet area features rare and exotic plants. The Alfie Atkins' Cultural Centre is popular with kids who like to play and explore. The center has a reading corner, cafe, and activities such as math, theatre, music, and fitness. The outdoor playground has paths, swings, and slides.
During the honey season, visitors can see the demonstration beehive.
The Garden Society of Gothenburg has several refreshment options. Guests can enjoy the Cafe' Grindtugan or Rosencaféet, which is housed in one of the garden’s original buildings. Or, visit the Trädgår'n restaurant, which also hosts shows, concerts, and a nightclub.
The Garden Society has peaceful rolling lawns and perfectly landscaped ornamental gardens. Visitors can see an impressive variety of indigenous and exotic plants.
The rose garden is one of northern Europe's most celebrated. Over 1200 different types of roses bloom in the garden, and the smell is intoxicating.
The Stenpartiet area features rare and exotic plants. The Alfie Atkins' Cultural Centre is popular with kids who like to play and explore. The center has a reading corner, cafe, and activities such as math, theatre, music, and fitness. The outdoor playground has paths, swings, and slides.
During the honey season, visitors can see the demonstration beehive.
The Garden Society of Gothenburg has several refreshment options. Guests can enjoy the Cafe' Grindtugan or Rosencaféet, which is housed in one of the garden’s original buildings. Or, visit the Trädgår'n restaurant, which also hosts shows, concerts, and a nightclub.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Gothenburg. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Garden Society of Gothenburg on Map
Sight Name: Garden Society of Gothenburg
Sight Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (See walking tours in Gothenburg)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (See walking tours in Gothenburg)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Gothenburg, Sweden
Create Your Own Walk in Gothenburg
Creating your own self-guided walk in Gothenburg is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Like the majority of Swedish cities, Gothenburg is constantly re-inventing itself whilst continuing to celebrate its past. The latter is no more evident than in the city’s stunning historic architecture, manifested in a wonderful collection of stately old buildings, carefully preserved amid the relatively new ones.
Gothenburg’s architecture comes in a wide range of styles, from Gothic to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Gothenburg’s architecture comes in a wide range of styles, from Gothic to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Gothenburg Introduction Walking Tour
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city. Its river-side location has been vital in its development from a trading colony to a modern, vibrant city. Today, Gothenburg is known for its culture, fabulous cuisine, and international flair.
Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus. The king gave generous tax cuts to Dutch allies and encouraged German and Scottish residents to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus. The king gave generous tax cuts to Dutch allies and encouraged German and Scottish residents to... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles