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Reykjavík Botanical Garden (Grasagarður Reykjavíkur)

Reykjavík Botanical Garden (Grasagarður Reykjavíkur)

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Reykjavík Botanical Garden (Grasagarður Reykjavíkur)

Name: Reykjavík Botanical Garden (Grasagarður Reykjavíkur)
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Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

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Best Hikes to Reykjavík Botanical Garden (Grasagarður Reykjavíkur)

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1. Áskirkja Church – Flóran Café & Bistro loop from Lækir

4.77km

01:14

30m

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2. Sæbraut Lighthouse – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Litli Skerjafjörður

11.4km

02:57

60m

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3. Sæbraut Lighthouse – Höfði House Reykjavík loop from Hlemmur

10.6km

02:44

50m

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Wiro L.

July 5, 2019

The Reykjavik Botanical Garden ("Grasagarðinn"), founded in 1961, is located in Laugardalur and is open all year round. With over 5,000 plant species in 8 collections, the facility impressively shows the diversity of vegetation in northern latitudes over an area of around 2.5 hectares. In addition to the Flora Islands, there are separate departments with perennial non-native plants, heather plants, roses, plants from the forest floor, a tree collection, a rock garden and a gourmet garden with herbs.
The Reykjavik Botanical Garden is not only an interesting destination in the city for tourists. Numerous school classes and kindergarten groups from Reykjavik also visit the facility every year and get to know the plants of Iceland. Especially during the summer months, an unexpected splendor of flowers unfolds and the spacious grounds are ideal for walks.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 5, 2023

Founded in 1961, the “Grasagarðinn” is a true treasure that extends over 2.5 hectares and brings you closer to the fascination of vegetation from northern latitudes.

Imagine a place where you can wander through collections of more than 5,000 plant species. Discover Iceland's native flora and be transported to more exotic realms as you marvel at the heathers, roses and plants of the forest floor. If you love the sound of the trees, the tree collection will take you into your own little forest world. And for everyone who likes it a little rockier, there is the rock garden to explore.

But that's not all: the gourmet garden is a special highlight. Here you can be inspired by a sea of herbs and maybe even collect ideas for your next dinner.

It is not surprising that this garden attracts more than just tourists. Many locals, including school classes and kindergarten groups, use the facility to immerse themselves in Iceland's botanical diversity. Especially in the summer months, when the garden is in full bloom, it offers an impressive backdrop for long, relaxing walks.

A visit is also worthwhile in winter, when the botany rests under a blanket of snow. The silence and peace that the garden radiates offers a special atmosphere that invites you to take meditative walks.

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Patrick

January 23, 2020

Nice park. Were here in winter when the botany is not really visible. But nice for a walk.

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1. Áskirkja Church – Flóran Café & Bistro loop from Lækir

2. Sæbraut Lighthouse – Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture loop from Litli Skerjafjörður

3. Sæbraut Lighthouse – Höfði House Reykjavík loop from Hlemmur

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