The central rotunda features a glass dome that was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architectural integrity.
The collection includes a prehistoric-era cycad plant, which is considered a living fossil.
The conservatory is integrated into the larger Park Oliwski, which was originally the private garden of the Cistercian monastery.
The palm collection contains species that are over 180 years old, dating back to the park's early botanical development.
The humidity and temperature within the glass structure are strictly regulated to sustain plant life native to South America and Africa.
The Palm House in Oliwa is a historic botanical conservatory situated within the 18th-century Oliwa Park in Gdańsk. It features a distinctive glass dome structure that houses a collection of exotic plants, including rare tropical species. The facility acts as an orangery, maintaining a microclimate suitable for Mediterranean and tropical vegetation. Visitors can observe a rare specimen of the Canary Island date palm, which has been part of the collection since the 19th century. The conservatory serves as a focal point of the surrounding park’s historical landscape design. Educational displays highlight the botanical significance of the featured species.
The perspective from the central path looking upward toward the glass dome structure.
Visit during a rainy day to enjoy the warmth and lush greenery of the greenhouse when outdoor park activities are limited.
Walk through the adjacent Japanese-style garden section of the park after visiting the conservatory.
Look for the smaller greenhouse wings which often house seasonal blooming plants not found in the main rotunda.
Do not attempt to pick flowers or leaves, as many of the tropical species are sensitive or part of a protected research collection.
The facility is generally closed for maintenance on the first Monday of every month.
Do not touch the plants or climb on the structural planters; photography for personal use is permitted.
