Events in The Linnaean Gardens of Uppsala

Illustrations of bulbous plants from Olof Rudbeck the Elder’s magnificent Book of Flowers. All plants selected were cultivated in the Linnaeus Garden by Rudbeck in the 17th century.

The US artist Brandy Kraft shows plants in an innovative way in her colourful paintings. She preserves the beauty of fantasy flowers for future generations.

Swedish pop legends Gyllene Tider, who are releasing a new album this year, are on a farewell tour after 40 years as a band.

An exhibition of paintings by ten Czech artists emphasising a diversity of plants and landscapes.

Learn how to use a scythe and a rake. Listen to music and stories as you work. Buy old varieties of vegetables from the garden.

Boules tournament arranged by Upsala Petanque Club.

An opportunity to see the flower of the giant water lily, Victoria amazonica, and the pithaya in blossom. They open out at dusk, but not every night. Updates (in Swedish) on Facebook.
Opening hours: Thursday–Saturday 6pm–9pm.

Family day at Linnaeus' Hammarby. You can buy sheepskins, cheese, bread, vegetables and honey at the small and genuine fair, where there will also be craft stands and second hand sellers. The children can try on 18th century clothes.

It is harvest time at Carl Linnaeus' country estate!

Meet gardeners and botanists among kitchen plants and bulbs. Buy new plants for your garden. Get advice on gardening. Compete in the garden society show with your finest produce. Sample sweet Geraniums or buy cheese and vegetables from the farmers' market.

Örsundsbro SK arranges qualifications and finals, come and cheer on your favourites!

The Botanical Garden provides an ambient setting for moving meditation, Japanese martial arts, classical music, and a traditional fire show. Watch ceremonial archery. Try your hand at origami, learn about kimonos and witness a Japanese tea ceremony in the orangery. Explore the Tropical Greenhouse and hear the frogs sing. If you are lucky, the giant water lily will show you its flower.

Listen to folk music and singer-songwriters or enjoy dans shows. Visit Carl Linnaeus' home and met one of his impersonators in a historic play. As darkness falls, the garden will be Illuminated by candles. Enjoy a magical stroll among the flowers of autumn.

Did you know that over 200 varieties of apples are grown in Sweden? Get to know a good quarter of them at the apple exhibition att Linnaeus' Hammarby. Find out which apples you have in your garden. Buy an apple tree cultivated from national clone archive trees.

Start a bulb and make it blossom at Christmas. Plant it in a pot, create and decorate a cone which will provide darkness that will encourage the bulb to blossom. Suitable for ages 6 to 15, the Tropical Greenhouse.

Take a break from your Christmas preparations! Enjoy bulbs in bloom, Christmas lights and lovely scents. Get inspired by flower arrangements, admire the creativity of the childrens' decorations, or buy an Amaryllis for your home.

On Thursday February 6 the doors will open for the traditional Celsius-Linnaeus lecturers. This year we welcome Prof. Zhong Lin Wang from Georgia Tech and Prof. Angela M. Gronenborn from University of Pittsburgh

Make potato prints. Create cards to send to friends and relatives. Let the tropical greenery inspire you.

Infuse your soul with flowers among blossoming apricots, citruses and other Southern plants in the Linneanum orangery. See highlights from our collection of Mediterranean orchids. Two Saturdays and Sundays in March the orangery is open 12-15. Those days the friends of the gardens, Linnés Vänner, will be your hosts and there will be a temporary museum shop.

Make a little person out of a potato! For children 5-15 years. At 1 pm you can ask a biologist about potatoes. How do they grow and why are green potatoes poisonous?

Help us to tidy up Carl Linnaeus' meadows efter the winter. We clear the meadows from branches, rake them, light fires and learn more about 18th century farming. There are hot dogs and soft drinks for all helpers. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to experience Swedish spring in a vibrant historical environment!

Meet spring in the Linnaean Gardens of Uppsala. Enjoy the seasonal flowers, explore Carl Linnaeus' homes in town and in the country and have a "fika" or lunch in the garden cafés.

Illustrations of bulbous plants from Olof Rudbeck the Elder’s magnificent Book of Flowers. All plants selected were cultivated in the Linnaeus Garden by Rudbeck in the 17th century.

Family day at Linnaeus' Hammarby. Learn about beehives and make homes for pollinating insects.

Many of the plants that are considered Linnaean relicts and part of the genetic material he used for his research blossom at this time of year at Linnaeus' Hammarby. See this year's art exhibition, and join a guided tour of the manor house in English at 12.30.

Guided tours in the park at Linnaeus' Hammarby..

Many of the plants that are considered Linnaean relicts and part of the genetic material he used for his research blossom at this time of year at Linnaeus' Hammarby. Guided tour of the manor house in English at 12.30.

Pre-booking necessary: write to bokning@botan.uu.sebefore May 7.

Time travel to the 18th century, hear the rustle of silk skirts, see silver shoe buckles glisten, and sample artisan foods. Meet scientists, experiment, and learn more about Linnaean science. Guided tour in English at 11.30 and 14.30.

Welcome to join a guided tour of our beautiful historic gardens, every Saturday and Sunday June-August. The tour starts at the Tropical Greenhouse.

Digital guided tour in Linnaeus' home and garden.

Welcome to join a guided tour of our beautiful historic gardens, every Saturday and Sunday June-August. The tour starts at the Tropical Greenhouse.

Welcome to join a guided tour of our beautiful historic gardens, every Saturday and Sunday June-August. The tour starts at the Tropical Greenhouse.

Welcome to join a guided tour of our beautiful historic gardens, every Saturday and Sunday June-August. The tour starts at the Tropical Greenhouse.