Bangsbo Botaniske Have
Denmark's premier botanical garden where English-style elegance meets Northern Europe's largest alpine crevice garden.
Bangsbo Botaniske Have is a sprawling 17,500-square-meter botanical garden in Frederikshavn, Denmark, featuring an English-style park with themed plant collections, Northern Europe's largest crevice garden, and historic rose varieties. Surrounded by forest and the Bangsbo stream, this peaceful oasis combines ornamental gardens with educational plant displays, medicinal herb collections, and seasonal festivals that celebrate horticultural heritage.
A brief summary to Bangsbo Botaniske Have
- Dronning Margrethes Vej 3, Frederikshavn, 9900, DK
- +4598410500
- Visit website
- Duration: 2 to 5 hours
- Budget
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit in early June for the Bangsbo Blomsterfestival, featuring over 100 pavilions with rare plants, garden art, and expert horticulturists. The festival transforms the historic park into a vibrant celebration of gardening culture.
- Explore the crevice garden in late spring and early summer when alpine plants are in bloom. The specialized microclimates support unique species rarely seen in lowland gardens.
- Allow several hours to experience all themed sections—the rose garden, medicinal herb collection, bonsai display, and forest floor beds each offer distinct perspectives on plant cultivation.
- Bring binoculars for the adjacent forest where resident deer populations can often be spotted among the woodland paths and clearings.
- Visit the on-site café for refreshment during your garden exploration, and check the website for seasonal plant sales and guided tour schedules.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Food Options
- Drink Options
- Seating Areas
- Information Boards
- Picnic Areas
- Trash Bins
Getting There
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Car from Frederikshavn city center
Drive south from Frederikshavn city center toward Dronning Margrethes Vej, approximately 3 kilometers. Travel time is 8–12 minutes depending on traffic. Ample parking is available on-site. The garden is accessible via well-maintained roads suitable for all vehicles.
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Bus from Frederikshavn station
Local bus services operate from Frederikshavn city center to the garden area. Journey time is approximately 15–20 minutes depending on route and stops. Service frequency varies seasonally; check local transport schedules for current timetables. Buses stop near the main entrance.
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Bicycle from Frederikshavn
Frederikshavn has extensive cycling infrastructure. The garden is approximately 3 kilometers south of the city center via cycle paths and quiet roads. Journey time is 12–18 minutes. Bicycle parking facilities are available at the entrance.
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Taxi or ride-share from Frederikshavn
Taxis and ride-share services operate throughout Frederikshavn. Journey time from city center is 8–12 minutes. Estimated cost ranges from 80–150 Danish krone depending on exact pickup location and current rates.
Bangsbo Botaniske Have location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Bangsbo Botaniske Have
A Living Testament to Garden Heritage
Bangsbo Botaniske Have stands as one of Denmark's most comprehensive botanical gardens, occupying 17,500 square meters of carefully curated landscape on the southern edge of Frederikshavn. The garden was established to showcase regional and exotic plant species, serving as both an educational and recreational space for the community. Surrounded by forest and the winding Bangsbo stream, the site occupies a landscape shaped by glacial activity during the ice age, creating a naturally dramatic setting that enhances the horticultural displays. The garden's design reflects the romantic traditions of English landscape gardening, with broad lawns, mature specimen trees, and numerous seating areas inviting visitors to linger and absorb the surroundings. Historic structures including charming pavilions and gazebos dot the grounds, remnants of Bangsbo's golden era when gardeners worked in formal attire, maintaining the estate's prestigious reputation.Themed Gardens and Plant Collections
The garden is organized into distinct thematic zones, each celebrating different plant families and horticultural traditions. The rose garden contains approximately 200 historical rose varieties, offering fragrance and color throughout the blooming season. A dedicated medicinal and herb garden features around 150 plant species, many with traditional therapeutic applications, while the sensory garden engages visitors through texture, scent, and visual appeal. The historical fruit and berry garden documents the introduction of imported cultivars to Denmark, tracing the evolution of regional agriculture. A notable bonsai collection showcases the Japanese art of miniature tree cultivation, demonstrating horticultural precision and patience. The Danish wild plants section represents one of the garden's newest initiatives, continuously developed to maintain the site's high standards while celebrating native flora.Northern Europe's Largest Crevice Garden
Among Bangsbo's most distinctive features is Northern Europe's largest crevice garden, a monumental rockery constructed with huge oblong stones creating narrow planting crevices. This specialized alpine garden hosts a remarkable collection of mountain plants adapted to rocky terrain, including heathers, ferns, grasses, and winter-flowering specimens. The crevice garden demonstrates advanced horticultural technique while providing habitat for specialized alpine species that thrive in the unique microclimate created by stone and soil composition. Complementing this feature is a tuff stone bed garden and additional alpine collections arranged in traditional tufa beds, creating varied microclimates for plants with specific growing requirements. Canals and small lakes throughout the botanical section add reflective beauty and support moisture-loving plant communities, while forest floor beds replicate woodland ecosystems with shade-tolerant species.Seasonal Celebrations and Community Connection
Each June, Bangsbo Botaniske Have hosts the Bangsbo Blomsterfestival, held during the first full weekend of the month. This major horticultural celebration transforms the historic park into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 100 pavilions. Garden societies, amateur gardeners, plant nurseries, and horticultural organizations showcase creative garden art, innovative landscaping designs, and an extensive selection of plants including alpine varieties, rhododendrons, clematis, succulents, primulas, pelargoniums, lilies, and perennial specimens. The festival provides opportunities for meaningful conversations with experienced gardeners and horticulturists, while food and beverage vendors offer refreshment. This annual event reinforces Bangsbo's role as a living educational institution and community gathering place celebrating the art and science of gardening.Landscape and Natural Setting
The garden's approximately 200-hectare adjacent forest creates an expansive natural environment that extends the visitor experience beyond cultivated beds. The forest supports a resident population of approximately 80 deer, adding wildlife interest to woodland walks. The integration of natural forest with formal gardens creates a distinctive landscape where horticultural precision meets wild beauty, offering visitors varied experiences from structured plant study to woodland exploration.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Frederikshavn Sogn
1.8 km
A grand Romanesque church and living parish at the heart of a North Jutland port town, where seafaring history, sacred art and everyday Danish life meet.
Fisketorvet
2.5 km
A modest central square in Frederikshavn where everyday small-town life, summer tourist hosts and a hint of maritime character quietly meet by the harbor.
Frederikshavn Church
2.9 km
Frederikshavn’s red-brick landmark church, blending National Romantic architecture, a Michael Ancher altarpiece and war graves into one evocative town centre stop.
Frederikshavn St.
3.0 km
Compact, coastal rail terminus linking Frederikshavn’s harbor, ferries and town center, and a relaxed stepping stone to beaches, bunkers and northern Jutland landscapes.
Port of Frederikshavn
3.1 km
A deep-water working harbour where ferries, shipyards and offshore giants share the waterfront, shaping the maritime heart of Frederikshavn.
Cafe' Feen
3.3 km
Aalborg’s beloved Kildeparken blends music, art, and green tranquility, offering a vibrant escape in the city center for relaxation, exploration, and community events.
Bunker Ved Palmestranden
4.7 km
Second World War bunkers half-buried in the dunes behind Frederikshavn’s palm-lined city beach, blending coastal history with a relaxed seaside setting.
Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen
7.8 km
A modest roadside stone in rural Vendsyssel, the Mindesten for Laurits Thomsen quietly links a single life story with the open fields and farm roads of Gærum.
The Lady From The Sea
9.9 km
A towering harbour figurehead where Ibsen’s sea‑bound heroine, medieval Mary and hundreds of children’s symbols merge into one evocative coastal landmark.
Mindesten for Klitplantør Thygeson
32.6 km
A modest granite stone in Skagen Klitplantage honouring the dune inspector who planted millions of pines and transformed the shifting sands south of Skagen.
Kiosk v / The Buried Church
32.7 km
Delve into Esbjerg’s evolution from coastal hamlet to harbor city at this immersive museum, blending archaeology, wartime history, and lifelike local scenes in Denmark’s West Jutland.
Skagen Havn
33.1 km
A bustling North Sea harbour where fishing fleets, cruise liners and a cosy marina meet under Skagen’s famous northern light.
Enjoy Skagen
33.6 km
Esbjerg Museum reveals the city’s story through immersive exhibits on maritime legacy, archaeology, and daily life—offering an interactive journey into Danish west coast history.
Galleri Bo
33.8 km
Explore Denmark's vibrant west coast heritage at Esbjerg Museum, where local history, archaeology, and immersive exhibits bring Esbjerg's dramatic story to life.
Skagen Station
34.1 km
Denmark's northernmost railway station, where historic yellow architecture meets the gateway to two seas.
Unmissable attractions to see
Boolsens Stenhave
0.2 km
A quiet stone garden in Frederikshavn where an author’s lifelong passion for geology now unfolds as an open-air story of ice, rock, and deep time.
Kystmuseet Bangsbo
0.2 km
Historic Bangsbo manor turned coastal museum, where medieval ships, wartime stories and a 1900s cultural salon meet in lush parkland on Frederikshavn’s edge.
Mindesten for V. VANGSTED
0.2 km
Explore the harmonious blend of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's cultural gem.
Mindesten for de 3
0.6 km
A modest war memorial in Frederikshavn honoring three local lives lost during World War II, inviting a brief, thoughtful pause amid the town’s everyday rhythm.
Pikkerbakken
0.7 km
Forest-framed hilltop with a striking airwalk, sweeping Kattegat views and quiet wartime relics above the harbor town of Frederikshavn.
Skovhuset
0.8 km
Rustic forest house in Bangsbo Dyrehave where woodland, deer and open-fire meals create a quietly atmospheric escape just outside Frederikshavn.
Bangsbo Fort - Bunkermuseum
1.4 km
Hilltop World War II and Cold War fortress overlooking Frederikshavn and the Kattegat, with panoramic views, bunker explorations and immersive coastal history.
Gravplads fra jernalderen
1.6 km
Wander a forested hillside near Frederikshavn where 62 Iron Age burial mounds, stone banks and hidden cellars quietly reveal over a thousand years of rural Danish life.
Vandværksskoven
1.9 km
Small, pine-scented Vandværksskoven offers Frederikshavn’s easiest escape into the woods, with mellow trails, a 3 km MTB loop and links to the Bangsbo hills.
Kongeegen
2.2 km
A quietly imposing oak on Frederikshavn’s northern edge, Kongeegen offers a simple, characterful pause between suburban streets and the open North Jutland landscape.
Fladbjerg gravhøj
2.2 km
A modest prehistoric burial mound on a hill above Frederikshavn, where ancient ritual quietly meets the landscaped calm of a modern cemetery park.
Cloos Tower
2.4 km
North Jutland’s hilltop lookout: a 60 m tower above beech woods and fields, with sweeping views over Vendsyssel, family-friendly green space and woodland trails.
Triaden sculpture
2.4 km
Discover Mindesten in Frederikshavn: A serene memorial honoring local history amidst beautifully landscaped gardens.
Tordenskjold statue
2.5 km
Experience the harmonious blend of art and nature at Skovhuset, Frederikshavn's cultural gem.
Mindesmærke for Scandinavian
2.7 km
A solemn granite memorial on Frederikshavn’s harbourfront, commemorating the 159 lives lost in the 1990 Scandinavian Star ferry fire beside the waters they once crossed.
Essential places to dine
Møllehuset - Restaurant i Bangsbo
0.3 km
Nordic fine dining where forest, stream, and seasonal cuisine create unforgettable moments in nature.
KFUMs Soldaterhjem i Danmark
0.3 km
Homely soldiers’ canteen and community house in Frederikshavn, serving hearty Danish meals and quiet companionship beside the local barracks.
Hotel Lisboa
0.9 km
Cozy, family-run base on Frederikshavn’s quiet southern edge, blending simple comfort, honest Danish cooking and easy access to forest, shoreline and Bangsbo.
Skippers Grill
1.3 km
Unpretentious chicken and grill bar on Søndergade serving hearty Danish fast-food classics, generous portions and easy takeaway in central Frederikshavn.
Restaurant NerD
1.4 km
Modern Nordic cooking and harbour classics served with sweeping views over Frederikshavn Marina and the Kattegat, in a relaxed, design-forward waterfront setting.
Centergrillen
1.6 km
Casual grill bar meets Asian-inspired takeaway in a no-fuss Frederikshavn neighborhood favorite, serving hearty portions from lunchtime through the evening.
Samgor
2.2 km
Straightforward sushi and Asian comfort food in central Frederikshavn, balancing generous portions, friendly pricing and a strong takeaway focus for everyday dining.
La Vida Cafe Restaurant Pizza Pasta Place
2.3 km
Italian-American dining hub in Frederikshavn's center with pizzas, pastas, burgers, and Mediterranean fare for every taste.
Madbaren no 13
2.4 km
Intimate Frederikshavn gastropub pairing relaxed social dining with a standout selection of specialty beers in a warm, living-room-style setting.
WE MEAT Burger - Frederikshavn
2.4 km
Casual, central and comfort-focused, WE MEAT Burger serves hearty burgers, fried chicken and indulgent sides for easy-going evening meals in Frederikshavn.
2takt Café & Brasserie
2.4 km
Historic industrial space reimagined as a refined Scandinavian brasserie with exceptional dietary inclusivity.
Moby Dick
2.4 km
Hearty Danish comfort food with a maritime twist in the heart of Frederikshavn, where generous plates and warm lighting create a cozy harbor-side evening.
Bai Sheng
2.5 km
Interactive Mongolian BBQ and sushi buffet where chefs grill your selections before your eyes.
Bone's Frederikshavn
2.5 km
Harborfront American BBQ and hearty comfort food with a salad bar, soft-ice and plenty of space for families, groups and hungry travelers in Frederikshavn.
Delicious Factory
2.5 km
Casual central Frederikshavn café serving generous sandwiches, fresh pasta salads and colourful juices in a bright, easygoing setting ideal for quick meals or relaxed breaks.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Danmission Op Shop
1.7 km
Charity-driven thrift shop in central Frederikshavn, where changing shelves of second-hand finds turn everyday shopping into a sustainable treasure hunt for a good cause.
Frederikshavn Bazar
2.2 km
Compact international supermarket in Frederikshavn’s pedestrian heart, stocking global staples, spices and snacks with a no-fuss, everyday local atmosphere.
LePac
2.3 km
Cosy central Frederikshavn florist and gift shop, blending fresh seasonal bouquets with curated decorative presents for easy, thoughtful gifting in Søndergade.
Zoey
2.5 km
Sophisticated plus-size fashion celebrating curves and confident style in Denmark's north.
Kop & Kande
2.5 km
A cosy central Frederikshavn homeware store where Danish design, practical kitchen tools and ready-to-wrap gifts make an easy, everyday stop during your town wander.
INTERSPORT Frederikshavn
2.5 km
Central Frederikshavn sports store for footwear, clothing and gear tailored to Danish weather, everyday training, family activities and active coastal holidays.
SOLO - Frederikshavn
2.5 km
Compact, contemporary women’s fashion on Frederikshavn’s main pedestrian street, ideal for a relaxed browse between cafés, errands and harbor strolls.
Butik NEXT
2.5 km
A curated second-hand boutique in the heart of Frederikshavn, where Scandinavian style, sustainable fashion and relaxed browsing come together on Rimmensgade.
Tøjeksperten
2.5 km
Premium men's fashion with 365-day exchanges and seamless online integration in central Frederikshavn.
dansk Frederikshavn
2.5 km
Harborfront, budget-friendly clothing store in Frederikshavn, stocking practical styles for babies, kids, tweens, women and men under one bright, efficient roof.
Rosenborg SHE
2.5 km
Intimate women’s fashion and footwear boutique on Søndergade, offering wearable Scandinavian style in the heart of Frederikshavn’s cozy shopping streets.
Deres Collection
2.6 km
Modern women’s fashion in a relaxed Nordic boutique, set in the walkable shopping streets of central Frederikshavn.
Knud E
2.6 km
Long-established Frederikshavn womenswear boutique offering Scandinavian-inspired fashion, quality outerwear and warm, personal service in the heart of Danmarksgade.
Gerda
2.6 km
Independent neighborhood clothing boutique in Frederikshavn, offering relaxed Scandinavian style, personal service, and a calm alternative to high-street fashion chains.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
2.6 km
Playful Danish design shop in central Frederikshavn, brimming with colourful gifts, party supplies, stationery and clever everyday items at wallet‑friendly prices.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Ship Inn ApS
1.5 km
Unpretentious neighborhood bar in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks and harbor-town vibes in a compact, maritime-flavored setting.
Le Drink
2.0 km
Cosy neighbourhood cocktail bar in Frederikshavn, serving unfussy drinks and relaxed conversation in an intimate, low‑key setting off the main streets.
Peder Wessel v/Lisbeth Wagner
2.2 km
Traditional, inexpensive neighbourhood bar on central Søndergade, offering no-frills drinks, cosy maritime character and an easygoing slice of Frederikshavn nightlife.
My Nordisk Mjød
2.3 km
Intimate mead bar and micro‑meadery in Frederikshavn, serving handcrafted Nordic honey wines inspired by a garden apple tree and regional Danish ingredients.
Bangsbo Brewing Company
2.3 km
Intimate nanobrewery crafting rotating small-batch Danish beers in a welcoming taproom.
Two Step Up v / Brian Jensen
2.4 km
Frederikshavn's legendary late-night bar where locals and travelers unite over live music and Danish drinks until dawn.
Lygten I/S
2.4 km
Old-school Danish "brown" beer hall in central Frederikshavn, serving inexpensive drinks, thick pub atmosphere and local colour from early morning to late night.
Frederikshavner Kroen
2.4 km
No‑frills Danish pub in central Frederikshavn, pouring cheap beer, late‑night drinks and plenty of local atmosphere in a compact, well‑worn bar room.
Flying Hirsch
2.4 km
High-energy after-ski bar in central Frederikshavn, serving playful drinks, loud music and alpine party vibes late into the night.
JOY´S PUB
2.5 km
Cozy harborfront neighborhood bar in Frederikshavn with affordable drinks, local atmosphere and occasional live music on late-opening weekend nights.
Freddy´s Bar
2.5 km
Cozy harbourfront bar in Frederikshavn with live music, a generous beer selection, and laid-back Danish pub vibes just steps from the ferry terminal.
John Bull
2.6 km
English-style harbor pub blending maritime character with classic pub hospitality in Frederikshavn's waterfront district.
Sportsbaren Frederikshavn
2.9 km
Lively central Frederikshavn sports bar with wall-to-wall matches, cold beers, betting, slot machines and pool in a relaxed, down-to-earth Danish pub atmosphere.
Café Pitstop Frederikshavn
3.1 km
Relaxed café-bar hybrid on Skippergade blending sports, karaoke and pub vibes in a down-to-earth local hangout in Frederikshavn.
Munken v/Aase Pedersen
3.3 km
Traditional Danish bar in the heart of Frederikshavn, offering straightforward drinks, long opening hours and a cosy glimpse into local everyday pub life.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
- Tranquil
- Relaxing
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
- Minimalist Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Parks & Gardens
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Panoramas
- Iconic Views
- Sunrise Spots
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Instagrammable
- Aesthetic Corners
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Eco-Friendly
- Nature Reserve
- Wildlife Habitat
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Nature Escape
- Photowalk
- Cultural Heritage
- Day Trip
- Mindfulness
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Wheelchair Access