Botanical Garden of Charles University Faculty of Science
Botanická zahrada Přírodovědecké fakulty Univerzity Karlovy
Prague's oldest continuously operating botanical garden, founded in 1775, offers diverse outdoor and greenhouse exhibitions, featuring unique plant collections and engaging rescue programs. It is one of three significant botanical gardens in Prague and attracts around 100,000 visitors annually.

📜 Prague's oldest botanical garden, founded 1775, relocated to its current 3.5-hectare site in 1898.
🔍 Features diverse outdoor and greenhouse exhibitions, unique plant collections, and vital rescue programs.

Why Go

🌿 Explore diverse outdoor and greenhouse exhibitions, including rare plants like 130-year-old Ginkgo biloba.
🔬 Learn about vital rescue programs for endangered species such as Saharan cypress and serpentine sandwort.
🌸 Enjoy seasonal blooms, unique plant collections, and family-friendly activities.
🎶 Attend regular exhibitions of cacti, orchids, exotic birds, and other special events.

Why Avoid

💳 Greenhouse entry is cash only; credit cards are not accepted.
🚫 Dogs, cycling, roller skating, and skateboarding are prohibited.

💰 Cost

Greenhouse entry: Adults 100 Kč, Reduced 50 Kč, Family 250 Kč. Outdoor areas free.

⏰ Hours

Daily. Exterior hours vary by season (e.g., Apr-Aug 10:00-19:00, Sep-Mar 10:00-18:00). Greenhouse hours also vary (e.g., Apr-Oct 10:00-16:30, Nov-Jan 10:00-15:00).

🅿️ Parking

Limited street parking on Benátská and Trojická streets, often metered and not guaranteed.

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, except for the very top terrace.

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