Arborétum Borová hora

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Arborétum Borová hora, Protected arboretum in Zvolen District, Slovakia.

The arboretum extends across 47.84 hectares of land on the southwestern slopes of Zvolen Upland, featuring numerous tree species and flower collections.

Established in 1965 with an initial area of 28.38 hectares, the site received protection status in 1981 as a designated nature reserve.

The facility functions as an educational and research center for the Technical University in Zvolen, contributing to botanical knowledge and preservation.

Visitors can explore the grounds from March through October on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with admission fees of 2 euros for adults.

The collection includes over 600 rose varieties from Czechoslovak breeders and 700 species of cacti, primarily originating from Mexico and South America.

Location: Zvolen

Location: Sliač

Inception: April 30, 1981

Website: https://www.tuzvo.sk

Operator: S CHKO Poľana

Opening Hours: March 15-October 31: Monday-Friday 07:00-15:00

Website: https://tuzvo.sk

GPS coordinates: 48.59474,19.13519

Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:39

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