The garden was established as a replacement for the original garden created by Carl Linnaeus, which was located elsewhere in the city.
The Orangery building features a grand entrance and was purpose-built to protect sensitive plants during harsh Swedish winters.
The Linneanum, built in 1807 to commemorate the centenary of Linnaeus' birth, contains a unique oval-shaped hall.
The garden houses a specialized 'Systematic Quarter' organized according to the evolutionary relationships between plant families.
It contains a collection of 'pelargoniums' that includes historical specimens of significant botanical interest.
The Uppsala Botanical Garden is Sweden's oldest botanical garden, established in 1787 on land donated by King Gustav III. It is managed by Uppsala University and functions as a significant site for botanical research and education. The site features the Orangery, a grand 18th-century building designed by architect Olof Tempelman. The Linneanum, named after Carl Linnaeus, houses a tropical greenhouse and historical lecture halls. Extensive outdoor collections include a rock garden, systematic plant beds, and a large arboretum. The garden maintains a collection of rare plants including giant water lilies and exotic cacti. It serves as an active research facility for the university's biology departments. The garden spans approximately 8 hectares of maintained grounds.
The central lawn area looking toward the Linneanum building, especially during sunset.
Visit the Orangery to see the historical architecture and indoor plant collections if the outdoor weather is cool.
Check the university's official schedule for seasonal bloom periods to see the garden at its peak.
Follow marked paths in the rock garden to ensure you do not damage delicate alpine specimens.
Attempting to touch the rare or sensitive plants in the greenhouses, as many are subject to ongoing scientific research.
The Orangery and greenhouses may have different seasonal operating patterns compared to the outdoor park areas.
Stay on marked paths, do not pick plants or flowers, and refrain from cycling within the garden boundaries.
