BOTANICAL GARDEN REYKJAVIK
The Botanical Garden, in the Laugardalur Valley in Reykjavík, native and foreign plant species are collected, conserved and registered. The Botanical Garden is divided into nine collections: Iceland's flora; perennial foreign plants; heath roses; a rose collection; forest floor plants; a tree collection; a gazebo; a rock garden; and a gourmet garden. All the plants are labelled with the Icelandic and Latin species and genus names, and their origins are indicated. Admission is free of charge. During the summer, a café operates in the gazebo. The Botanical Garden of Reykjavík is located in Laugardalur valley. The Botanical Garden is open throughout the year, summer opening hours for the gazebo are 10 am-10 pm (April-September), during the winter they are: 10 am– 5 pm (October-March).
Enjoy the walking trails and water features, art sculptures, the history about the hot springs and laundry spots at Laugardalur and Cafe Flora. Next door to the botanical garden is the Farm Animal Zoo and Family Park and also Laugardalslaug, the largest outdoor thermal pool in Reykjavík.