Batumi Botanical Gardens
- Visit: 3–8 hours
- from GEL 20
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Why go
- Bamboo groves, where Phyllostachys pubescens grows up to 20 metres, far taller than usual.
- The Seaside Panorama and the Upper Park, elevated viewpoints with sea views and walking trails.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:30Show all
Don't miss
- Krasnov's grave and statueThe grave of Andrey Krasnov, who started the garden and died in 1914, with a statue honouring him.In the garden, where he is buried.
- Eucalyptus collectionThe eucalyptus collection is particularly large, with 60 species of the myrtle family.In the garden's living collection.
- Galanthus krasnoviiA snowdrop named after Professor Krasnow, the garden's first director.In the garden's living collection.
- Himalaya sectorOne of the nine floristic sectors, holding plants from the Himalaya.One of the nine sectors of the garden.
What's in season
- NowSep – NovAutumn brings maples and ginkgos in colour.
- Jun – AugSummer brings hibiscus and oleander in flower.
What you see
- Seaside Panorama, an elevated viewpoint with panoramic sea views.
- Upper Park, another elevated viewpoint in the garden.
- Paths and terraces give views over Batumi Bay.
- Bamboo groves, subtropical forests and Mediterranean shrublands along the walking trails.
- Steep hills rising from sea level to over 100 metres.
Best time to visit
- Spring, for the azaleas and cherry blossoms.
- Summer, for the hibiscus and oleander.
- Autumn, for the maples and ginkgos.
- Winter, for plants that flower out of their usual season.
Facilities
- Picnic zones Open to the public.
- Football fields Open to the public.
- Guided tours Offered in several languages.
History
It was officially opened on 3 November 1912, with two skilled gardeners and decorators helping him. Under the Soviet Union the garden was expanded into a principal institution for Caucasian subtropical cultures. Since 1925 it has been a main centre for studying subtropical crops of the region.
- 1880sBotanist Andrey Krasnov starts the garden to acclimatise subtropical plants.
- 1912The garden is officially opened on 3 November 1912.
- 1925The garden becomes a scientific institution for subtropical crops of the region.
How to get there
- 30 minBusCity bus 10 runs to the garden's southern entrance, about every 30 minutes.
- BusMinibus 31 no longer seems to run; city bus 10 replaced it on the route to the garden.
- BusThe bus to the garden runs from the airport and the city centre, then on toward the garden.
- BusBus fare: pay with a Batumi card or international bank cards. MIR cards are not accepted.
- CarMinibuses and taxis run from Batumi, 9 km north of the city.
- TrainMtsvane Kontskhi railway station, in the village of the same name on the coastal line, serves the garden.
- On footA scenic hiking trail leads from Mtsvane Kontskhi railway station to the garden.
Sources: Batumi Botanical Garden - Wikipedia · Batumi - Wikivoyage (see) · Botanischer Garten Batumi - Wikipedia · Jardin botanique de Batoumi - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
How long does a visit to Batumi Botanical Gardens take?
A visit takes half a day to nearly a full day, because the garden is very large. Several entry points allow short visits or long hikes.
What are the opening hours of Batumi Botanical Gardens?
The garden is open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 18:30.
How do I get to Batumi Botanical Gardens from the city centre?
City bus 10 runs to the garden's southern entrance about every 30 minutes, and its route starts at the airport and the city centre. Minibuses and taxis also run from Batumi, 9 km north of the city.
Can I reach Batumi Botanical Gardens by train?
Yes. Mtsvane Kontskhi railway station, on the coastal line, serves the garden, and a scenic hiking trail leads from the station to it.
Are there guided tours at Batumi Botanical Gardens?
Yes. Guided tours are offered in several languages.
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