IKBFU Botanical Garden
The IKBFU Botanical Garden
is a delight throughout the year!
is a delight throughout the year!
In winter, the garden is transformed into something magical. A special charm is lent by the berries that remain on the plants — the red fruits of barberry, hawthorn, rosehip, and rowan, and the dark berries of cotoneaster.
In early spring, the first snowdrops and crocuses appear. Shortly after, the cornelian cherry comes into bloom, followed by glory-of-the-snow, corydalis, and lungwort
In summer, the floral parade continues with irises, peonies, daylilies, and roses. Throughout the summer months, the foliage of maples and beeches changes colour several times.
In autumn, the trees are painted in a rich array of colours — from the softest yellows to the deepest burgundies.
Ботанический сад в цифрах
- 139species listed in the international CITES register
- 39species listed
in the Red Data Book
of the Russian Federation - 16species recommended
for conservation
in the Kaliningrad region - 13,57total area (hectares)
ARBORETUM
open daily
November — February 10:00-17:00
March, October 10:00-18:00
April, September 10:00-19:00
May — August 10:00 - 20:00
GREENHOUSE
Tuesday — Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Open year-round 12:00–16:00
Open year-round 12:00–16:00
HISTORY OF THE IKBFU BOTANICAL GARDEN
The IKBFU Botanical Garden is situated on the grounds of the former Königsberg Municipal Horticultural Garden, in one of the most picturesque districts of the city. It was founded by Paul Kaeber, Professor and Head of the Department of Higher Plants and Systematics at Königsberg University, as a base for practical study sessions for students. The garden preserves his memorial, erected in 1919.
1904: Königsberg Municipal Horticultural Garden
The horticultural garden supplied the city's schools with plants for botany classes. It also played an important role in promoting public interest in plants — visitors could explore not only a remarkable dendrological collection, but also collections of vegetable, industrial, medicinal, and ornamental crops.
1948: Kaliningrad Research Station for Green Construction
The station operated with the status of a research institute. Greenhouses were built, conservatories were restored, sanitary felling was carried out, the pond was cleared, and the layout was redesigned.
1967: Botanical Garden
The garden was transferred to Kaliningrad State University (now Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University) and became a scientific unit of the university.
1904: Königsberg Municipal Horticultural Garden
The horticultural garden supplied the city's schools with plants for botany classes. It also played an important role in promoting public interest in plants — visitors could explore not only a remarkable dendrological collection, but also collections of vegetable, industrial, medicinal, and ornamental crops.
1948: Kaliningrad Research Station for Green Construction
The station operated with the status of a research institute. Greenhouses were built, conservatories were restored, sanitary felling was carried out, the pond was cleared, and the layout was redesigned.
1967: Botanical Garden
The garden was transferred to Kaliningrad State University (now Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University) and became a scientific unit of the university.