University of Tartu Botanical GardenAbout University of Tartu Botanical Garden
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.
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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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -3° | -10° | 36 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -2° | -10° | 28 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 29 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Good | 1° - 10° | 3° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.6h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.9h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.2h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 59 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 50 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 41 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
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.