Winter break fun: Useful tropical plants

  • Date: 14–22 February 2026
  • Location: Botanical Garden
  • Type: Cultural event, Family activity
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  • Organiser: The Linnaean Gardens of Uppsala
  • Contact person: Per Erixon

Discover more about delicious fruits and other goodies from faraway places! Perfect for curious school‑aged children.

Close up photo of a pineapple plant with a ripe fruit.

Where do sweet potatoes, ginger, and pineapples come from? And what can you grow at home?

Opening hours and admission:

During the winter break, the Tropical Greenhouse is open:

  • Saturday–Sunday 12:00–15:00
  • Monday 10:00–15:00
  • Tuesday–Friday 9:00–15:00

Admission: 60 SEK per adult. Free admission for all children under 18.

The Orangery is also open:

  • Monday–Friday 10:00–15:00

Free admission.

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