8 Postcards
The Botanical Gardens in Copenhagen is a serene 10-hectare treasure trove of over 13,000 plant species, complete with historic greenhouses and a delightful butterfly house.
"The Palm House Though it has somewhat limited hours, the Palm House in the heart of Copenhagen 's botanical gardens is open year round and a lovely spot to visit. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is everything you would expect from a building dating back to that era including cast-iron spiral stairs, and butterfly room."
"The Palm House Though it has somewhat limited hours, the Palm House in the heart of Copenhagen 's botanical gardens is open year round and a lovely spot to visit. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is everything you would expect from a building dating back to that era including cast-iron spiral stairs, and butterfly room."
"The Botanical Garden was established in 1600, but moved a few times before settling on its current central site in 1870. The beautiful grounds are particularly noteworthy for the extensive complex of historical glasshouses. There are 27 in total, ranging from the grand Palm House that dates from 1874 to a specially cooled greenhouse used for growing arctic plants. It’s very much a working garden, used for scientific research, but for visitors it’s a beautiful—and free—spot to spend an afternoon."
"No city guide would be complete if it didn’t have a garden destination and the Botanisk Have, one of Copenhagen’s more popular garden parks, is high on any tourist’s list. Visitors are most drawn to this botanical garden’s serenity, with many finding an afternoon spent observing flowers and trees to be a meditative experience. The central atrium is also an impressive sight, and the mix of architecture and nature creates a near-transcendental experience."
"Copenhagen’s botanical gardens are a green oasis in the center of Denmark’s capital. It's got the largest Danish collection of living flora, including more than 13,000 plant species spread over ten hectares and housed in a complex of historic 19th-century greenhouses. The best way to approach a visit here is to prioritize what is in season. While you’re there, be sure to swing past the SMK (National Gallery of Denmark), the country’s largest art museum." - Mary Holland, Jenna Scatena
