Visit these stunning arboretums near Budapest for free
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If you want to enjoy the sight of plants in bloom, there is no better idea than arboretums. Here are some arboretums near Budapest that you can visit for free.
Buda Arboretum – XI. district
Located in the 11th district, the Buda Arboretum is free for everyone. Every season offers something new, but the arboretum is especially worth visiting in spring. Between April 21-23, the Ornamental Plant Exhibition and Fair takes place. On the guided tour, which is very successful every year, you can admire, hear stories and gain knowledge about the Arboretum. There are almost 2,000 woody ornamental plant species and varieties, as well as hundreds of bulbous flowers and almost 250 other perennial ornamental plants. The walk is free for event visitors, you just have to pre-register at tavaszkert2023@gmail.com.
Budakalász Chemotaxonomic Botanical Garden
This chemotaxonomy-based plant presentation is not only unique in Hungary, but in the whole world too. The demonstration garden is complemented by a greenhouse collection (Hollandház), where they have planted species that cannot be exhibited in the open field. For example, you can admire the parrot flower (Strelitzia reginae), Cape aloe (Aloe ferox Mill.), and the Tasmanian eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.) The garden can be visited by anyone with professional guidance, on weekdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with prior registration. Appointments can be made by calling (26) 340-533/162 or at the following address: latogato@gynki.hu.
