The gardens are fantastic any time of year but be sure to walk down to the water feature here there is every chance to see Hawfinches.The greenhouses hold tropical treasures and dinosaur footprints there are usually several exhibits inside the buildings in the grounds of the gardens and seasonal attractions like bird song walk, identifying your picked mushrooms and fungi and so on. This is lovely way to spend a Sunday and a little café serving refreshments.So many wonderful species and exhibits from around the world.In the grounds are the natural history museum and geological museum (housing dinosaur exhibits and extensive library of natural history books) one price gives you access to both you can buy a year pass which saves you money if you visit often.Something new to see eve time I go great for old and especially small. Gardens and exhibits in the gardens are free. Museums closed on Mondays.Munch museum is just outside and is a good combination to visit
The Botanical Garden of Oslo is situated near by The Much Museum. It celebrated its 200 anniversary this year with an upgrading of the beautiful garden, which is large and peaceful. Living near by, we visit the garden as often as we can, every time experience flowers, herbs and trees at different times of the year.There is a small garden cafe, providing coffee, waffles and cakes.Before Christmas there is a small market in the garden.
Beautiful garden with many lovely flowers,plants and trees. I visited during the tulip season. Loved the colors!
Japanese garden with a small lake and waterfalls a must-see. Perfect place to spend a warm sunny afternoon in Oslo
I am getting constant compliments on my pictures. Go -- especially if it's a nice day! I had a perfect day -- I had to have taken well over 100 pictures -- because I couldn't stop. I wanted to capture it all. This was well worth the visit -- and is across from the Munch museum -- so you can take advantage of both.
The botanical gardens are a lovely bit of greenery within the city of Oslo. Located right next to the Munch Museum it is a short walk that will probably give you some lovely pictures. There are various paths that curve around the park and gate entrances throughout the park. We took the bus from our hotel near Central Station and it dropped us off just outside the gardens. Since our main goal was to visit the Munch Museum we took a nice stroll through the park. Throughout the park the wildlife is labeled but unless you speak Norwegian it won't do you much good. For me this was not a must see, but it was nice. If you are limited in time I would recommend seeing Frogner Park with all the sculptures; it is more unique.
Me and my fiancée had few hours free and decided to have a walk at the Botanical garden. Best decision for our break in Oslo. Every corner has something special and, although it was in October the garden is full of colour.This garden is a place where I could sit/ walk a whole day and still wouldn't be enough.Oh, and at tge café... I felt like home not in a café! The hot chocolate and the pancakes tasted just like home. Don't hesitate to go there if you've got few hours free!
I love this place on spring... very colorful and pleasant place for a romantic pic nic. If you wanna a family day it's good too because they have the museums (biology and geology) side by side. Save at least 3 hours to visit them.
I was going to see the Munch Museum (not to go in, mind you - just to consider my options) when I was diverted by the Botanical Gardens. In my experience, botanical gardens are gorgeous, peaceful havens to take time out and relax in busy capital cities. This one did not disappoint: beautiful landscaping, a wonderful array of plants, lovely use of water and imaginative sculptures. It was quite late when I visited (around 8pm) but I felt perfectly comfortable and safe wandering around: there were a few joggers, cyclists and families about. Hugely preferable to Munch, in my opinion.
Nice garden to walk in (with a pretty cool green house), a good way to go to the Munch Museum from the city center, or just a nice place to spend sunny time.