Ogród Botaniczny w Łodzi

The Botanical Garden in Łódź is one of the largest botanical gardens in Poland. It covers about 67 hectares and holds more than 3,400 species, varieties and hybrids of land plants. It is officially named after Professor Jakub Mowszowicz, a botanist who helped to create it. It is a good choice for a calm walk, a family outing, or spring and autumn photography.

How did the botanical garden in Łódź begin?

The story goes back to 1929, when the garden began to take shape in Źródliska Park. After the Second World War, work started on a new site next to the Park na Zdrowiu. That is where the garden grew into the large place visitors know today. Since 1988 its patron has been Jakub Mowszowicz.

Who was Jakub Mowszowicz?

Jakub Mowszowicz (1901–1983) was a botanist and a professor at the University of Łódź, where he served as dean of the faculty of biology and earth sciences. After the war he settled in Łódź and became closely tied to the university and to the garden, which he helped organise. Together with Professor Jan Muszyński he stood at the origins of its creation. His name is a reminder of the garden's scientific roots: it is not only a park, but also an institution connected with the study and protection of plants.

What can you see in the garden?

The grounds are divided into nine thematic sections, each presenting different plant communities and collections. This gives a walk a clear rhythm: you move from one type of landscape to another, and each part of the garden looks quite different. With more than 3,400 taxa, every season offers a new picture. Spring brings blossom, summer brings lush greenery and colour, autumn changes the foliage, and winter reveals the structure of trees and shrubs.

Is the Palm House nearby?

Źródliska Park, where the garden began its history, is home to Łódź's well-known Palm House. It lets you step into a world of tropical and subtropical plants. A visit to the botanical garden is easy to combine with the glasshouses if you plan a whole day around plants. It is worth checking the current opening hours of both places beforehand.

Who is this place for?

• Families with children – lots of space, themed sections and a chance to look at plants up close.
• Botany and gardening fans – wide variety of species and cultivars, and a good source of ideas for your own garden.
• Photographers – changing light, colourful beds and natural compositions.
• Anyone seeking quiet – the large area suits a slow, peaceful walk away from city noise.

Practical tips

The garden is extensive, so set aside a few hours and wear comfortable shoes. Pick a day with good weather, because most of the attractions are outdoors. If you care about a particular collection or seasonal bloom, check the garden's announcements before you go.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Botanical Garden in Łódź? About 67 hectares, making it one of the largest botanical gardens in the country.

How many plants grow here? More than 3,400 species, varieties and hybrids of land plants.

Since when has the garden carried Mowszowicz's name? Since 1988.

When was the garden founded? First work began in 1929 in Źródliska Park, and after the Second World War a new garden was laid out next to the Park na Zdrowiu.

Can I combine the visit with the Palm House? Yes, the Palm House stands in Źródliska Park and complements a visit to the garden well.