Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc
Botanická zahrada Přírodovědecké fakulty Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci
The Botanical Garden of Palacký University in Olomouc is a historic garden with diverse plant collections, serving educational, research, and public relaxation purposes.

📜 A historic botanical garden established in 1901, serving educational, research, and public relaxation purposes.
🔍 Located on the edge of Smetanovy sady in Olomouc, it features diverse plant collections across 0.56 hectares.

Why Go

🌿 Discover over 1500 plant species, including thermophilic, North American, medicinal, and aromatic herbs.
🌳 Explore varied sections: a park area with mature trees, a central area with arranged beds, and an edge strip with exotic shrubs.
💧 Enjoy unique water features like a winding pond and a model of a dead river arm.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Benefit from its educational focus, offering programs for students and the public.
🎶 Utilize new facilities opened in 2024, including a lecture hall and winter garden for events.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Limited public access; freely accessible only during weekdays from April to October.
🚶‍♀️ Smaller and less known compared to the nearby Flora Olomouc Exhibition Centre Botanical Garden.

Cost

💰 Free of charge for general entry.

Hours

🕒 Open weekdays from April to October; April and October 8:00-16:00, May to September 8:00-18:00.

🚿 Toilets

Modern, quality social facilities available in the new multi-purpose building.

📚 Information

Printed guides and materials for biology teachers are available at the garden house.

🎤 Facilities

Includes a lecture hall named after Josef Otruba, a winter garden, and an outdoor amphitheater.

🅿️ Getting There

Located at U Botanické zahrady 1232/7, Olomouc, on the edge of Smetanovy Sady near the city center.

🤝 Managed By

Přírodovědecká fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci (Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc).