Alphems arboretum, Botanical garden in Floby, Sweden
Alphems Arboretum is a collection of more than 200 tree and shrub species set across hilly terrain with valleys carved into the landscape. The grounds display diverse plantings arranged across naturally sculpted slopes and depressions.
A rural mail carrier named Frans Johan Gegerfeldt created this collection between 1903 and 1953, turning flat heather land into a botanical space. His decades of work formed the foundation of what exists today.
The site is managed by a volunteer association that organizes regular work days and gatherings, reflecting the community's commitment to the place. Visitors experience how people here value shared care for green spaces.
The site is open year-round, with a small cottage serving refreshments Thursday through Sunday during summer months. Comfortable walking shoes are useful since the terrain is hilly and varied.
A stone installation called the Dead River, inspired by Japanese garden design, runs through the grounds without real water. The formation guides visitors from a symbolic source down to an actual lake, blending art with landscape.
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