University of Tartu Botanical Garden

University of Tartu Botanical Garden

Lai tänav 38, Tartu linn, Tartu

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The University of Tartu Botanical Garden offers study programmes and excursions for visitors of all ages. There are more than 10,000 species and varieties of plants in the garden. In addition to natural plants, including rare protected plants, we introduce new decorative plants. In the greenhouses, rainforest and desert plants can be seen.

We are the oldest botanical garden in the Baltic States, operating for more than 200 years in the same location. The garden is designed by world-renowned botanists, professors Ledebour and Bunge. Guests can visit the greenhouses with a ticket, but the garden is open for everyone for free. There is a playground for children.

Times and prices

15.04–15.10

Is open every day: 07:00 - 21:00

Is open every day: 07:00 - 19:00

Is open every day: 10:00 - 17:00

  • Free of charge

  • Free of charge

  • Adult:

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    3 €
  • Family ticket:

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    8 €
  • Pensioner:

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    2 €
  • University student:

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    2 €
  • School student:

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    2 €
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Features and amenities

  • Wheelchair access

Getting there

The closest bus stops are Lai (buses Nos. 6, and 21) and Palmihoone (buses Nos. 6, 7, 13, and 22). You can lock your bicycle near the building at Lai 40. You can park your car at the city centre parking lots next to Vabaduse puiestee, near the Ujula Konsum shopping centre, or elsewhere.

Access

  • Signposted
  • Sealed access road
  • By excursion bus
  • By public transport
  • By car

Stops nearby

Bus: Lai, Palmihoone

Coordinates

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Reviews

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BH-VoYaG

BH-VoYaG

A masterpiece of gardens

Tartu University Botanical Garden is a masterpiece of gardens. I didn't even visit inside the buildings. The outside garden was so rich and well designed that that was an amazing experience in...

ainok491

ainok491

You should never go there, animal abuse

There was some group of children at the same time as us. There is a pond with turtles (inside) and the guide took one of the turtles out of water and gave it to the children. They dropped the turtle...

Iid44

Iid44

Sad. Animal abuse.

Beautifull place. Alltought i wouldn't go to the place anymore. Indoors were turtles that the staff let the children handle. the child dropped the turtle from high. the guide laughed when the...

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