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Nature site · Copenhagen

Botanisk Have

Reviewed by Elena Voss · SSMTour Travel Editor

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Today
Open today, 08:30 – 18:00
Visit duration
1 hour
Accessibility
Partly step-free
Price
Free entry
Standing
Must see
Rank
Rank 24 of 2,075

About Botanisk Have

Copenhagen Botanical Garden is the living plant collection of the Natural History Museum Denmark in the centre of Copenhagen. The operator describes the garden as both a public green retreat and a living museum whose main tasks are research, education and nature conservation. Its collections support work on plant and fungal diversity in Denmark and internationally. Outdoor garden: daily 08:30–18:00 from 1 March to 24 October; daily 08:30–16:00 from 25 October to 28 February. Palm House: 1 March–24 October, Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, also Mondays in July and August; 25 October–28 February, Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–15:30, Monday closed. Palm House ticket sales and last entry end 15 minutes before closing.

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What's inside

The public grounds include the Perennial Quarter, Rock Garden, Rhododendron Quarter, Danish Quarter, Lake Deck and Observatory Hill. The Palm House complex and Butterfly House require tickets, while the Victoria Greenhouse is not open to the public and the Public Engagement Greenhouse opens for selected activities. The Natural History Museum's exhibitions, shop and café occupy a separate ticketed building at the eastern end. General admission to the outdoor Botanical Garden is free. The Palm House requires a separate ticket; the base adult price is DKK 70.

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How long to spend

The operator does not publish one recommended duration for the Botanical Garden. An outdoor circuit through the named quarters is different from a timed Palm House and Butterfly House visit or a combined visit with the Natural History Museum. Renovation can limit routes and access within the Palm House, while seasonal conditions change how much is visible outdoors. General admission to the outdoor Botanical Garden is free. The Palm House requires a separate ticket; the base adult price is DKK 70.

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Season and crowds

The outdoor Botanical Garden opens from 08:30 to 18:00 between 1 March and 24 October, and from 08:30 to 16:00 between 25 October and 28 February. The Palm House follows shorter ticketed hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 in summer and 10:00 to 15:30 in winter, with selected Monday openings. Outdoor garden: daily 08:30–18:00 from 1 March to 24 October; daily 08:30–16:00 from 25 October to 28 February. Palm House: 1 March–24 October, Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, also Mondays in July and August; 25 October–28 February, Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–15:30, Monday closed. Palm House ticket sales and last entry end 15 minutes before closing.

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Tickets

Admission to the outdoor Botanical Garden is free. The Palm House and Butterfly House require a separate ticket or annual pass, as do the Natural History Museum exhibitions. The operator recommends buying a Palm House ticket and booking a time slot online to secure the chosen date and time. General admission to the outdoor Botanical Garden is free. The Palm House requires a separate ticket; the base adult price is DKK 70. Most of the outdoor Botanical Garden is wheelchair-accessible. The Rock Garden and Observatory Hill have steep slopes where wheelchair users may need a companion.

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Getting there

The Botanical Garden's public address is Gothersgade 128, 1123 Copenhagen K. The Natural History Museum entrance is at Øster Voldgade 5–7 on the eastern side of the garden, so the correct arrival point depends on whether the visit begins outdoors, at the Palm House or in the museum. Use the Gothersgade 128 entrance beside Nørreport Station. Nørreport is served by M1 and M2 Metro services, S-trains, regional trains, and buses; the station has two lifts to street level. The Rock Garden and Observatory Hill have steep slopes where wheelchair users may need a companion.

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What to watch out for

Stay off flower beds, do not climb trees and do not collect flowers, seeds or other plant material. Dogs and other pets are prohibited except guide dogs; bicycles, scooters, smoking, grills and open flames are also prohibited. The listed Palm House has narrow passages and delicate collections, so strollers, prams, suitcases and large bags are not allowed inside. Most of the outdoor Botanical Garden is wheelchair-accessible. The listed Palm House has narrow passages and doors between climate zones; assistance is recommended. The Butterfly House and the lower conservatories in the Palm House complex are not wheelchair-accessible.

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Photography

Private photography is allowed in the Botanical Garden and greenhouses. The operator prohibits wedding photography inside the greenhouses and requires private photographers outdoors to avoid large professional equipment, including tripods, multiple cameras and light reflectors. Visitors must respect other guests, keep paths clear and not use drones. Private wedding photography is allowed in the outdoor garden under those conditions. The Butterfly House and the lower conservatories in the Palm House complex are not wheelchair-accessible. An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor. Yes. Entry to the outdoor Botanical Garden is free; the Palm House has a separate DKK 70 adult admission.

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Common questions

Is the Botanical Garden free to visit?

Yes. Entry to the outdoor Botanical Garden is free; the Palm House has a separate DKK 70 adult admission.

When is the last admission to the Palm House?

Ticket sales and admission close at 16:45 during the 1 March–24 October season and at 15:15 during the 25 October–28 February season.

Is the Palm House open on Mondays?

It opens on Mondays in July and August and on specified public-holiday and school-holiday Mondays. It is otherwise closed on Mondays.

Can wheelchair users visit the whole site?

Most outdoor areas are accessible, but steep slopes affect the Rock Garden and Observatory Hill. The Palm House has narrow passages, while the Butterfly House and lower conservatories are inaccessible to wheelchairs.

How large is the living plant collection?

The garden holds about 8,000 plant species representing roughly 300 families and 2,700 genera.

What is inside the Palm House?

The 94-metre Palm House is divided into five climate sections containing tropical and subtropical plants, including palms, coffee, cocoa, papaya, spices, mangroves, and Mediterranean species.

Where it is

Nearby

Within 4 min on foot
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    3 min walk

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    3 min walk

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