BOTANICAL GARDEN (FJÄLLBOTANISK TRÄDGÅRD)
Read moreA few meters from the Ajtte museum, the garden focuses mainly on the mountain flora of the area. You can stroll along the paths, enjoy the landscape, and discover rare flowers with wonderful colors. The garden is maintained with great care and the gardeners strive to recreate small mountain ecosystems in the beds. Ethnobiology is also discussed, describing how people in the North use wild plants.
WIJ TRÄDGÅRDAR
Read moreWij Trädgårdar, one of the country's most beautiful parks, is a 25-minute train ride from Gävle. A very nice place to learn about nature, food, culture and how to combine them. Guided tour, workshops, playground and restaurant. Perfect place for a family afternoon or a romantic walk! In summer, the place organizes seasonal thematic activities and contains 8 different gardens such as the herb garden, the forest garden, the children's garden, and a rose garden!