National Botanic Garden of Latvia

The National Botanic Garden extends over 129 hectares, featuring more than 14,000 plant species and an arboretum with 5,000 types of trees and shrubs.

Founded in 1956 as part of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, the garden originated from an 1836 commercial plant nursery established by Christian Wilhelm Schoch.

The garden maintains collections of native and international plants, conducting research in botany, ornamental gardening, genetics, and plant breeding for scientific advancement.

Visitors can access guided tours in Latvian, English, and Russian, with advanced reservations required through phone number +371 67944610 or email info@zmm.lv.

The garden houses specialized collections including 227 rhododendron varieties, 224 hawthorn species, and a rosarium containing 100 wild species with 1,020 cultivated varieties.

Location: Salaspils

Inception: 1956

Website: http://nbd.gov.lv

GPS coordinates: 56.86540,24.35510

Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:17