University of Tartu Botanical Garden
Park Historic botanical garden affiliated with University of Tartu
Botanical garden run by the University of Tartu with glasshouses and living collections; visited for seasonal displays, educational tours and research collections of native and introduced plants.
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The University of Tartu Botanical Garden is the university’s botanical research and display garden in Tartu, combining outdoor plantings and greenhouse collections for education and public visits.
The garden has been maintained by the university for research and instruction for over a century and has moved and developed its facilities as the institution’s teaching needs changed.
The garden is located in Tartu and is accessible from the university district and city centre, close to the Emajõgi river valley and other university facilities.
- University collection: Operated by the University of Tartu as a living collection for research, teaching and public education with both outdoor beds and greenhouses.
What to See #
- Greenhouse complex: A set of heated greenhouses that house tropical and subtropical collections, enabling year-round displays of plants not hardy in Estonia's climate.
- Outdoor collections and systematic beds: Outdoor systematic beds and themed collections displaying native and cultivated plants, arranged for teaching and research purposes across the garden grounds.
How to Get to University of Tartu Botanical Garden #
The Botanical Garden is in central Tartu near the university campus. From Tartu Railway Station it is a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk; local buses also serve stops close to the university quarter.
Tips for Visiting University of Tartu Botanical Garden #
- Check the University of Tartu's website for temporary exhibits and greenhouse opening times before visiting.
- Visit in late spring when outdoor beds and perennial borders are at their most informative.
- The garden has a small café and shop - combine a garden visit with a walk around Tartu's university quarter.
Best Time to Visit University of Tartu Botanical Garden #
Late spring and summer are best for the full range of outdoor plantings and the greenhouse displays.
Weather & Climate near University of Tartu Botanical Garden #
University of Tartu Botanical Garden's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
