Ringve Botanical Garden

Park Botanical garden adjoining Ringve Museum of music

Ringve Botanical Garden near Trondheim surrounds the Ringve Museum; visitors stroll curated plant collections, greenhouses and seasonal displays linked to the museum’s music and cultural programs.

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Ringve Botanical Garden sits on the Ringve estate in Trondheim and forms the planted grounds associated with the Ringve Museum of musical history. The garden comprises an arboretum and a range of themed beds and specimen plantings.

Plantings reflect both ornamental and historical gardens, arranged around the historic manor house and museum facilities. Visitors use the paths and outdoor spaces for seasonal displays, study of woody plants and views over the surrounding area.

The garden is managed in conjunction with the museum and provides an outdoor complement to the museum’s cultural collection, with plantings chosen for educational and historical interest.

The site is on the Lade peninsula in Trondheim, Trøndelag, immediately adjacent to the Ringve Museum and accessible from the city.

  • Museum adjacency: The garden is affiliated with the nearby music museum on the same estate, allowing visitors to combine botanical walks with museum visits.

What to See #

  • Arboretum and themed beds: An arboretum and landscaped beds that showcase regional and introduced species, arranged on the grounds of the Ringve estate adjacent to the music museum.
  • Estate grounds and museum setting: The historic Ringve estate grounds provide the context for the garden and are linked to the adjacent music museum property, offering combined cultural and botanical visits.
Ringve Botanical Garden
Ringve Botanical Garden, Ringve Museum, Lade, Trondheim, Norway
63.4471, 10.4535
Garden and museum seasonal hours (typically Apr-Oct; check site for current times)
Combined museum and garden tickets apply; adult ticket approx. NOK 120-160 (check website)

How to Get to Ringve Botanical Garden #

Ringve is about 3-4 km east of Trondheim city centre. Take bus routes serving Lade (check local schedules) or a 10-15 minute taxi ride. There is limited parking on site.

Tips for Visiting Ringve Botanical Garden #

  • Visit the botanical garden in late spring for the most varied blooms and the museum on a separate day to avoid rushing either.
  • Allow time to climb the garden terrace for views of Trondheim fjord.
  • Check opening hours; the garden and museum may have different seasonal hours.

Best Time to Visit Ringve Botanical Garden #

Late spring through summer is when the botanical garden is most floriferous and the museum programs are in full swing.

Late spring-summer
May-August · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Best time for flowering specimens and warm, long days in Trondheim.
Early autumn
September-October · 2-12°C (36-54°F)
Quiet trails and good late-season plant displays; cooler but pleasant.

Weather & Climate near Ringve Botanical Garden #

Climate

Ringve Botanical Garden's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (962 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
18.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.2h daylight

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