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Universiteit Gent - Botanical Garden

About

The Botanical Garden of Ghent University is a peaceful sanctuary where science, education and natural beauty come together. Founded in the eighteenth century and later moved to its current location near Citadelpark, the garden serves as a living laboratory for students and researchers while welcoming visitors into a world of diverse plant life. Its outdoor grounds feature winding paths, themed sections and a rich collection of trees and shrubs, offering a calm escape from the surrounding city. The greenhouses are the heart of the garden, housing tropical, subtropical and desert species that thrive in carefully controlled climates. From rare orchids to towering palms, the collection reflects centuries of botanical study and global exploration. Today, the Botanical Garden remains an inspiring place to learn, wander and appreciate the extraordinary variety of the plant kingdom.

Ghent Belgium
Universiteit Gent - Botanical Garden
Location

Universiteit Gent Botanical Garden is located at K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35 along the southern edge of Citadelpark in Ghent, a short walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station. This serene 2.75-hectare green space, home to over 10,000 plant species across themed gardens and greenhouses, sits adjacent to the GUM Ghent University Museum and connects to cultural hubs in the park. Nearby, Citadelpark offers walking paths and ponds, while a quick stroll or tram ride reaches the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK), SMAK contemporary art museum, STAM city museum, ICC convention center, Vooruit arts center, and further to Gravensteen Castle, the Belfry, and Graslei-Korenlei waterfronts in the historic center.

Museum voor Schone Kunsten Museum voor Schone Kunsten Museum SMAK - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art SMAK - Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art Museum STAM - Ghent City Museum STAM - Ghent City Museum Museum Museum of Industry Ghent Museum of Industry Ghent Museum Huis van Alijn Huis van Alijn Museum GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum & Plantentuin Museum Design Museum Gent Design Museum Gent Museum Museum Dr. Guislain Museum Dr. Guislain Museum Herbert Foundation Herbert Foundation Museum Flanders Expo Flanders Expo Events Venue Kunsthal Gent Kunsthal Gent Gallery Kristof De Clercq gallery Kristof De Clercq gallery Gallery TATJANA PIETERS TATJANA PIETERS Gallery Capitole Ghent Capitole Ghent Theatre NTGent NTGent Theatre Opera Ghent Opera Ghent Opera House Theater Tinnenpot Theater Tinnenpot Theatre CAMPO Nieuwpoort kunstencentrum CAMPO Nieuwpoort kunstencentrum Theatre VIERNULVIER VIERNULVIER Events Venue Gravensteen Gravensteen Castle Geeraard de Duivelsteen Geeraard de Duivelsteen Fortress Saint Bavo’s Cathedral Saint Bavo’s Cathedral Cathedral Saint Nicholas’ Church Saint Nicholas’ Church Church St James’ Church St James’ Church Church Saint Michael’s Church Saint Michael’s Church Church St Anne’s Church St Anne’s Church Church Church of St. Stefanus Church of St. Stefanus Church Church of St Anthony of Padua Church of St Anthony of Padua Church Belfry of Ghent Belfry of Ghent Historical Landmark Korenlei Korenlei Street Jacob van Artevelde Jacob van Artevelde Statue Stadshal Stadshal Historical Landmark Graffiti Street Graffiti Street Historical Landmark Saint Michael's Bridge Saint Michael's Bridge Bridge Citadelpark Citadelpark Park Monument Jan Frans Willems Monument Jan Frans Willems Monument Koning Albertpark Koning Albertpark Park Playground Blaarmeersen Playground Blaarmeersen Park Paul de Smet de Naeyer Park Paul de Smet de Naeyer Park Park Wondelgemse meersen Wondelgemse meersen Park UGent Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien UGent Volkssterrenwacht Armand Pien Observatory