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Opening Times
| Rogaland Arboretum (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | Open | |
| Bank Holiday | Open | |
* Always open
About
Rogaland Arboretum is a lush park area with more than 1400 different trees and bushes from a number of countries. With its 173 acres, this is Norway's largest arboretum and a place where all age groups can explore nature. Rogaland Arboretum has 15 km of hiking trails and hiking trails.
What is an arboretum?
An arboretum is a collection of trees and shrubs. The word comes from the Latin arbor which means wood. The purpose of an arboretum is to collect and try out shrubs and trees from all over the world that can be grown in a local climate. Rogaland Arboretum was established in 1972 by Rogaland county and the municipalities of Gjesdal, Hå, Kleppe, Randaberg, Sandnes, Sola, Stavanger and Time, on the initiative of Bjørn A. Stangebye. Some species have arboretum larger collections of, such as:
- roe and asal (Sorbus)
- yew (Taxus)
- salary (Acer)
- syrin (Syringa)
- rhododendron (cultivars)
Your responsibility when visiting
Grilling and bonfires are not allowed in the arboretum and dogs must be on a leash all year round.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent47
- Very Good19
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Recent Reviews:
- vietnor2016Sandnes, NorwayGreat place for easy Sunday stroll.
Saturday, 31st August 2019Kids loved coming here when growing up so we've been coming here for over 30 years. Over the years the maintenance people have improved the area but we loved the old wild look of fallen trees... Read full review - tore_okSandnes, NorwayNice park a short trip outside Sandnes citySaturday, 11th April 2020Lots of different trails for walking and jogging. Most trails are also suitable for strollers and wheel chairs. A huge collection (over 1400) of different trees, flowers, etc. from all over the... Read full review
- jusylteSandnes, NorwayTrip Type:Solo travelBeautiful botanic gardenThursday, 30th April 2020The best place to see blooming trees spring time! This place is magic. You can walk it all the way through towards Melshei and get up to 2 hills there. You will pass an old farm ruins from iron age... Read full review
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free entrance | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Access: By car: Turn off towards Sviland from E39 at Bråsteinsvatnet lake between Sandnes and Figgjo. Signposted.
Public Transport Directions
By public transportation: bus no. 23 from Sandnes direction Ålgård. Get off at Osli and follow the path along the lake, approximately 3 km.
Facilities
Activities
- nature trails
Conference facilities
- meeting/exhibition room.
Disabled persons
- partially adapted to suit wheelchair users
General facilities
- café/cafeteria - Open on Sundays *subject to changes
- dogs on a leash are allowed
- open all year
- outdoor parking - surcharge
- Smoking not allowed
- tables / benches
- toilet
Hire
- premises
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