The botanical garden is a peaceful park, that is perfect for relaxation in the middle of Copenhagen. The first botanical garden in Copenhagen was founded at the 1600. However it have been relocated twice before it was rooted on its current place in 1874. On a sunny day the park its well used by locals who want’s take a sunbath or have a picnic among friends.
The park have more then 13,000 species spread out in different thematic areas. Making it a perfect place for some botanical classes. Or what do you say about a park consisting of 600 species of Danish plants, 1,100 species of perennial plants and 1,100 species of annual plants. It just becomes overwhelming when you think about al the hard work behind it. However even if the park it self is great, the palm house is fantastic.
The palm house – the high light of the botanical garden
In 1874 the danish built the The palm house, in my opinion it’s the high light of the botanical garden. The palm house it self, a cactus and a butterfly house. However the two later is just possible to visit during summer season.
The palm house was designed by architect Peter Christian Bønecke who got inspiration from the Chrystal palace in London. If you are brave you can walk up for the 16m tall narrow, cast-iron spiral staircase inside the palm house and look down on a jungle.
But even if you stay on the ground the palm house are full of beautiful palms and flowers.
The cactus house
After you watched al the trees you walk back on the palm house balcony, giving you a great view out over the botanical garden. At the end you walk left and a few meters down you will find the entrance to the cactus house. This is a section that shows a lot of different species of cacti.
The butterfly house
If the palm house is the high light of the botanical garden, then the butterfly house is what really gives it a wow factor. Butterflies can sound boring. I loved to get close to such a beautiful animals. Too se al the colors they contribute with, gives you pure joy.
How to reach the botanical garden
The Botanical garden is just beside the Nørreport station. You can choose between bus, metro or S-train, they al stop at Nørreport. And if you arrive from Malmö Sweden just stay on the Öresund train and jump off at the station after Copenhagen Central.
The botanical garden is free of charges but there is a small entrance fee (40 dkr) if you want to visit the palm house. You can also mail rundvisning@snm.ku.dk if you want to get a guided tour around the park.