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Botanical Gardens

Botaniska Trädgården

Built in 1923, the botanical gardens has an area of 175 hectares and was selected as the most beautiful garden in Sweden in 2003. It contains a rock garden, arboretum and green houses, along with a restaurant and café. Don't miss the rare Easter Island tree.

Address: Carl Skottbergs gata 22
Hours: 9AM-sundown
Price: Free entrance, except for the greenhouse
Website: botaniska.se (opens in a new tab)

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