Top 10 Gardens in Slovenia, Slovenia

In the botanical garden - you will find it below the green slopes of Pohorje - visitors are surrounded by domestic and foreign flora. Admire them during a walk through the garden or with the help of a guided tour (bookings should be made in advance) get acquainted with happenings in the field of botany here in Slovenia as well as new happenings around the world.

An exceptional park once owned by a maritime nobleman from the Scaramanga family. It contains 198 interesting tree species and several hundred species of exotic potted plants from all corners of the world. You can also visit the palmarium and the herbarium, and geological and archeological exhibitions.

The Pavilion of cacti is an admirable collection with over seven thousand different cacti and other succulents from all over the world. As an interesting fact it is worth mentioning the oldest cactus Ariocarpus is over 60 year old, and the smallest cactus - Blossfeldia, a special kind of Dirty Old Man Cactus, Mother-In-Law's Chair, etc.

Pepa's Karst Garden received a top rating and a gold medal in the category of small gardens at the horticultural exhibition Hampton Court Place Flower Show, and the garden Pepa's story received a silver-gilt medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. The garden is designed with traditional arts and crafts materials, and plants that are typical of the Karst landscape. With its specific architectural structure, the garden represents a respectful environment-friendly life style of people in rural area.

TROPICAL GARDEN SLOVENIA We present our visitors with a beautifully displayed tropical garden. You can admire many tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. We have added this wonderful tropical garden to Ocean Orchids offering. We highlight selected tropical plants, some that we encounter every day and others that are from very far away. Visitors can observe up close and follow the p

Garden of medical plants that lies on ideal forest clearing is based on the book »Zdravje bolnikov« (Health of patients) from 1866, written by local healer and scholar Vid Strgar – Fida. »Fidova zijalka« cave is a part of Fida's grove and was his shelter and his home for nine years. There you can see karst underground features and in silence surrender to your thoughts and meditation.

University Botanic Gardens Ljubljna is the oldest Slovene cultural, scientific and educational institution. It was founded in 1810. Opened every day. Entry fee only for tropical glasshouse and guided tours. Garden size 2 ha. Garden units: arboretum, plant system, rockery, mediterranean plants, ... You can walk from center of Ljubljana to the garden or come with boat, bus, ...