Bratislava Botanical Garden
Comenius University’s botanical garden in Karlova Ves, with greenhouses of cacti and tropical plants, a rose garden and quiet paths.
Why visit
The botanical garden of Comenius University is the oldest public botanical garden in Slovakia. It serves research and teaching, but its paths and greenhouses are open to visitors through the season.
It lies in Karlova Ves near the Danube, away from the Old Town, and is a calm place for an hour or two among plants.
What to see
- Greenhouses: tropical and subtropical plants including palms, ferns and orchids, and a large collection of cacti and succulents.
- Rose garden: a large rose garden with around 150 hybrid varieties.
- Outdoor collections: rock gardens, trees and shrubs, and ponds along the paths.
Plan your visit
The garden is open seasonally, roughly from April to October, so check the current season before you go. Paid admission.
Allow one to two hours. The Danube riverside in Karlova Ves is a short walk away.
Botanical Garden
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Daily
09:00 – 18:00
Address
Botanická 3/15, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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