We are renovating the paths in the Botanical Garden.
The existing paths in the Botanical Garden need refurbishment to handle and improve accessibility for the garden's many visitors. Additionally, a rainwater simulation has shown the need for better drainage of the paths in case of heavy downpours, which unfortunately, we are likely to experience more frequently in the future.
To keep the garden open to guests throughout the renovation period, the refurbishment will be carried out in three phases until 2025. The first phase has been successfully completed, and we are now entering the second phase of the project. This means that the main entrance, the Botanical Garden shop, and the area around the Palm House and Butterfly House will be closed off at times until November 2024.
We will continuously update the map of the Botanical Garden below so that you can always orient yourself before and during your visit. Additionally, extra signage in the garden will guide visitors in the right direction.
The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum Denmark and differs significantly from other city parks by being a living museum with research, communication, education, and nature conservation as its main tasks. Due to the garden's history and conservation value, we proceed with caution to protect the rare plants and the preserved garden that has been located at Østervold since 1874.
Entrance/Exit
Access to the museum and the Botanical Garden
Entrance/Exit
Passage between the museum and the Botanical Garden
Natural History Museum Denmark
Experience the historic Mineral Halls and changing special exhibitions. Requires a ticket or an annual pass.
Victoria Greenhouse
Not open to the public
The Greenhouse
Open for special activities and workshops. The greenhouse can also be rented for private events.
Perennial Quarter
Rock Garden
Study the Garden's alpine collection and enjoy the view from the top of the.
Rhododendron Quarter
Newly established area under delevelopment.
Lake Deck
Danish Quarter
Observatory Hill
From Observatory Hill you see the beautiful view of the city's towers and spires. The old observatory is only open to the public on special occasions.
Ticket Sales
Here you can shop tickets and annual passes for the Natural History Museum Denmark and the Palm House incl. the Butterfly House.
Ticket Sales
Here you can shop tickets and annual passes for the Natural History Museum Denmark and the Palm House incl. the Butterfly House.
Mundfryd's Coffee Cart
Servs refreshments under th open sky during the summer. Open depending on the weather.
Café
Toilets
Accessible Toilet
Toilets
Accessible Toilets
Toilet
Shop at Natural History Museum Denmark
Botanical Garden Shop
We are Renewing the Palm House Complex
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Palm House complex in the heart of the newly established Botanical Garden in 1874. After many years of exposure to the elements, the Palm House will undergo a thorough renovation over the next few years, ensuring that this protected greenhouse can stand strong for many years to come.
The Palm House annually attracts thousands of visitors from both Denmark and abroad who come to experience the tropics in the middle of the capital. The renovation is necessary to maintain the quality of experience we aim for, especially in anticipation of the opening of the new museum building in a few years.
Moreover, the greenhouse must continue to house a significant portion of the Botanical Garden's living collection, which requires the right environment and conditions to thrive. During the renovation, many of the plants will be relocated or covered to prevent damage. Therefore, the renovation will be carried out in phases, with each section being temporarily closed to the public one at a time. We will update this page if any work affects the visitor experience.
The renovation will include both exterior and interior work. This involves painting the iron framework, replacing the sun shades, refurbishing the masonry, and cleaning the glass. Additionally, there will be several technical improvements to ensure that the light, heat, and water conditions are ideal for the many tropical and subtropical plants in the collection.
The beautiful Victorian Palm House in the Botanical Garden was built between 1872 and 1874, with brewer J.C. Jacobsen as one of the driving forces behind the project. The inspiration came from the Crystal Palace in London, which was built for the Great Exhibition in 1852. Giant bamboo, large palms, spectacular flowers, and carnivorous plants are just a small selection of the botanical collection you can experience in the Palm House.
