City: Southwest Finland
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Top 7 Gardens in Southwest Finland, Finland
Southwest Finland, also known as Finland Proper (Finnish: Varsinais-Suomi, Swedish: Egentliga Finland) is a region in the south-west of Finland. It borders the regions of Satakunta and Tavastia Proper. The region’s capital and most populous city is Turku.
Restaurants in Southwest Finland
1. Alppiruusupuisto
2. Turku University Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Experience both Finnish nature and the tropical rainforest throughout the year! The collection of over 5,000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom. In the 6 greenhouses, you will experience the heat and scents of the tropics and see species ranging from tiny groundcover plants to the highest trees of the rainforest. Ornamental subtropical plants bring a breath of Mediterranean air, living fossils take you to the past, and the drought-resistant succulents surprise with their ability to adapt. In the outdoor gardens (23 hectares), the landscape changes with the four seasons. There are flowering plants from April to November but, in the autumn, leaves change color and winters are amazing, too. Free entrance to the outdoor gardens, open Mon-Sun 8 AM-8 PM. Indoor gardens and café, open Tue-Sun 10 AM-5 PM. Entrance fees to the greenhouses: Adults 7€; Children (0-7) free; Pensioners, students, youth (8-19) 5€; Family ticket (2 adults and their children) 18€.
3. Garden of the Schoolparc
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By ChefRTFinland - Jakobstad, Finland
This park is always on peak of its charm in summer with lots of flowers and plants. Full of fregrance and colours. There is a small pond with some fishes which gives the landscape another charm. The ice cream van is a real plus near this beautiful park.
4. Aspegrens Rosenlund
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By ChefRTFinland - Jakobstad, Finland
The place is known for varieties of flowers, plants and vegetables. A small cafe is a good addition to the site. Lovely display of gradening with so many colourful flowers everywhere. One my favourite place in Jakobstad.
5. Kultaranta Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
6. Pehr Kalm Revival
The environmental artwork, Pehr Kalm Revival, recreates one eighth of the botanical garden founded by Pehr Kalm on this location in 1757. The artwork has been created by Jan-Erik Andersson, 2012. Pehr Kalm was a renowned botanist and a student of Carl Linnaeus. The oak was, according to legend, planted by Pehr Kalm himself around 1760.
