Botanisk Have Park
Central Denmark botanical garden with plant collections
A botanical garden in Aarhus with themed plantings, greenhouses and educational displays; visitors stroll formal beds, study plant collections and attend seasonal events.
Botanisk Have at a Glance#
Hours: Typically daylight hours for grounds; check local listings for greenhouse opening times
How to Get to Botanisk Have#
Botanisk Have is reachable by local buses from central Aarhus and is bicycle-friendly-Aarhus’ cycle network brings riders close to the garden entrances. Driving is possible; look for signs to the University and the botanical grounds.
Tips for Visiting Botanisk Have#
- Visit in late spring when the garden's experimental beds and glasshouses are in full bloom; the on-site plant labels are useful for anyone curious about Scandinavian cultivars.
- If coming from central Aarhus, take bus routes serving the University area or cycle-the city's bike network drops you close to the entrances.
- Look for the collection of alpine plants and the greenhouses: these are the kinds of displays that often get overlooked by day-trippers.
Best Time to Visit Botanisk Have#
Botanisk Have (Aarhus Botanical Garden) is a botanical garden and research site in the Central Denmark Region, with outdoor beds, greenhouses and educational displays.
Weather & Climate near Botanisk Have#
Botanisk Have's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (628 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -5° | 49 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -5° | 34 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 6° | -3° | 39 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 10° | 3° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.2h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 17.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.8h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 65 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 64 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 55 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
