📜 The Bukovina Arboretum, established in 1860, is a significant collection of living woody plants covering 2.7 hectares near Hrubá Skála in the Bohemian Paradise. It is renowned as one of the oldest areas in Bohemia where foreign species, primarily from North America, were first introduced.
🔍 Home to 407 protected memorial trees and dozens of foreign and domestic species, the arboretum is situated directly on the scenic Zlatá stezka (Golden Trail) connecting Hrubá Skála Castle and Valdštejn Castle.
🌳 Explore a diverse collection of over 40 species of trees, including rare and historic specimens like the giant sequoia and Ginko biloba.
🚶♀️ Walk along the “Golden Trail” as the arboretum is located on this scenic route.
📚 Learn about different tree species, each labeled for identification.
🆓 Enjoy free admission year-round.
⚠️ Potential crowding during peak tourist season.
🚫 Limited facilities outside of the summer months.
🎟️ Entry fees:
Adults: Free
Children: Free
Seniors: Free
🅿️ Parking: Available nearby.
🚿 Toilets available at the information center.
🍽️ A tearoom is available during July and August.
🚗 Located in the heart of the Hruboskalsko region, on the Zlatá stezka (Golden Trail) connecting two castles.
🚌 Accessible via public transport to nearby towns.
🤝 The arboretum is owned by the Lesy ČR association as part of the Hruboskalsko Nature Reserve and the Český ráj Protected Landscape Area.
Contact: ceskyraj@nature.cz, +420 606 704 924