Bergian botanic garden, Scientific botanical garden in Norra Djurgården, Sweden
The Bergian Botanic Garden is a scientific botanical garden in Norra Djurgarden featuring systematic plant collections spread across the landscape. The collection includes over 9,000 plant species arranged in specialized greenhouses and natural outdoor areas that form distinct growing zones.
The garden was founded in 1759 by the Bergius family and relocated to its present location at Brunnsviken in 1885 under Professor Veit Brecher Wittrock. This move marked the beginning of its development into a major scientific botanical institution.
The Edvard Andersons greenhouse displays plants from Mediterranean regions, while Victoriahuset showcases the giant Amazon water lily and aquatic specimens.
The outdoor areas are free to visit year-round, while the greenhouses require an entrance ticket for access. A café located within the greenhouse complex offers refreshments and a place to rest during your visit.
The garden contains a specialized wetland area restored in 2010 that naturally developed over 230 plant species with minimal human intervention. This restoration demonstrates how quickly ecosystems can self-establish when given proper conditions.
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