Northern Arboretum, Botanical research garden in Baggböle, Sweden

Arboretum Norr is an arboretum in Baggböle, about 8 km west of Umeå, on the north bank of the Ume River by the Baggböle rapids. It covers about 20 hectares and has kilometres of paths and boardwalks. Since 1981 more than 2,000 trees and shrubs of about 300 species have been planted in sections for Europe, western and eastern North America, Siberia, Kvarnängen, East Asia and a central Japanese garden.

The arboretum was planned in the mid-1970s by Danish forester Carl-Gustaf Thögersen in a thesis at Umeå University, proposing the world's northernmost arboretum. The foundation Arboretum Norr was created in 1984 by Umeå University, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Umeå and Umeå Municipality. It lies below Baggböle manor, built in 1846 to designs by Johan Anders Linder for a water-powered sawmill whose owners' methods gave Swedish the word baggböleri.

The 1846 mansion within the grounds serves as a venue and restaurant, connecting visitors with the region's forestry heritage. This blend of historical building and active use shows how the site remains relevant to local life today.

The garden is easily walkable, with well-maintained paths along the river that allow visitors of all abilities to explore the collection. Plan enough time to wander through the different areas and take in the variety of plant habitats at a relaxed pace.

The Japanese Garden at the centre holds Fredrik Wretman's installation 8 11, part of the Konstvägen sju älvar art trail, set in the disused power station. Nearby, the path Lägdaleden was built for prams, walkers and wheelchairs. The garden is one of seven planted zones, alongside Europe, West and East North America, Siberia, Kvarnängen and East Asia.