Welcome to National Botanic Garden

The National Botanic Garden of Latvia in Salaspils holds one of the richest living plant collections in Northeast Europe. On an area of 129 hectares, plants of more than 14000 taxa (species, forms, varieties) are grown, including more than 5000 taxa of woody plants.

These rich collections and expositions are excellent sources of information for scientists, professional, and hobby gardeners alike—a living schoolbook for students!

Welcome to our garden – for recreation and education, to become familiar with Latvia and the world’s diverse plants, to get new gardening ideas, as well as celebrate important events in your life.

  • Guided tours
    Guided tours are available in Latvian, English and Russian. Tours must be scheduled in advance.
  • Active recreation
    Ride by bicycle, use roller, skates or ski – different activities are possible in botanic garden.
  • Peace and harmony
    Oasis of peace – enjoy great landscapes and beautiful collections of plants.
  • Regular gardening fairs
    Garden fairs will help fulfill your garden needs and plans – tools, equipment & treatments, plants & flower bulbs.