EST. 1981

The Ghent University Botanical Garden was established in 1797 and has since developed into a botanical treasury. The garden is just a stone’s throw from the city centre. It occupies 2.75 ha and is home to over ten thousand species. The garden is open all year. It offers breathtaking views throughout the seasons.  Discover the Chimonanthus and other flowering shrubs in winter. Enjoy the spring foliage and the wealth of flowers in summer. Treat your senses with the spectacular display of color throughout the autumn.

Thanks to the favorable microclimate lots of semi hardy plants survive in our garden. Discover these species in the Mediterranean garden or under the shelter of the umbrella pine (Pinus pinea). 4000 m² of heated and unheated greenhouses feature plants from all over the world. Embark upon a fascinating journey through the different climatic zones of the earth. Admire the giant water lilies in the Victoria greenhouse, the delicious aroma of the citrus flowers in the subtropical greenhouse and the African baobab in the tropical greenhouse.