Ghent University Botanical Garden

Ghent University Botanical Garden is a green space at Citadel Park with outdoor beds and climate-controlled greenhouses. The site displays temperate plants in open sections and tropical or subtropical species in the covered structures.

The garden was established in the late 1700s and relocated to its present location in the early 1900s. This move allowed the institution to expand its scientific work and integrate more closely with the university.

The garden's name reflects its role as a teaching space for the university community. Visitors can see students and researchers working among the collections, using the plant specimens as living references for their studies.

The garden is located in a park in central Ghent and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as there are many paths through the outdoor areas and the greenhouses require additional time to explore.

The collection includes dried plant specimens and seeds stored for research and as backup for the living collections. These hidden archives make the garden function as more than a walking space, serving as a repository for botanical knowledge.

Location: Ghent

Inception: July 19, 1797

Operator: Universiteit Gent

Part of: Ghent University

Website: https://ugent.be/we/nl/diensten/plantentuin

GPS coordinates: 51.03528,3.72278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07