Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.

Gołubie, pomorskie

Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny

A family-run botanical garden in Kashubia, where rhododendrons, protected plants and rare trees form a living collection for exploring nature.

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Gołubieński Ogród Botaniczny

Gołubie Botanical Garden grew out of Zbigniew and Ludwika Butowski’s passion for gardening. In Gołubie, Kashubia, their private collection of ornamental plants gradually developed into a garden serving education, research and plant conservation. Its grounds include a flat area and the north-facing slope of the upper terrace of Lake Patulskie. Changes in gradient are therefore part of the walk, as is the transition from flowering shrubs to collections of trees.

The garden is divided into ecological, medicinal and ornamental plant sections, an arboretum and wooded areas. In May and June, rhododendrons and azaleas particularly attract attention. Rare and threatened plants and trees of distant origin offer a different kind of discovery. The collection has included Wollemi pine, kauri, Taiwania and the sandarac tree. Their leaves and cones reveal the variety within conifers.

Behind the planting lies daily work: recording plants’ origins, observing flowering and growth, and studying how species from other regions cope with local conditions. Labels give the Polish and Latin names and the botanical family. Scientific support from the University of Gdańsk and cooperation with researchers connect the family enterprise with the world of science.

Visitors can follow marked paths independently or arrange a guided visit in advance. The garden offers activities about protected plants, herbs and ancient plant lineages. Themed paths explore nature’s spring awakening and botanical curiosities. Allow time to look closely at leaves, flowers and name labels.

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In Gołubie, a garden grew from the Butowski family’s enthusiasm. Zbigniew and Ludwika collected ornamental plants, and their collection gradually became a botanical garden. Here, plants do more than decorate the paths. They help people learn about nature and species becoming rarer in the wild.

A walk introduces several different collections. There are medicinal plants, protected plants, flowering shrubs and an arboretum: a collection of trees and shrubs. Rhododendrons and azaleas attract attention in May and June. Rare trees such as Wollemi pine and kauri show that not every conifer has leaves like pine needles.

A plant label is like an identity card: it gives the Polish and Latin names and the family the plant belongs to. Gardeners also record where a plant came from and how it grows. They observe when flowers appear and how plants from distant countries cope in Kashubia.

The paths cross flat ground and a slope. You can explore independently, while guided visits need arranging in advance. The garden’s activities include stories about herbs and protected plants. Choose two different labels and compare the family names: very different-looking plants may turn out to be relatives.

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Opening hours

April-October

April 1 – October 31

Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–18:00

Guided visits must be arranged in advance.

Exhibits and points (8)
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.Medicinal plantsA herb collection and activities teaching identification through leaves, flowers and scent.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.TaiwaniaAn Asian conifer with drooping branchlets and leaves that change form as it develops.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.Rhododendrons and azaleasA distinctive collection of flowering shrubs, especially attractive in May and June.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.Kauri - Agathis australisA New Zealand conifer with broad, leathery leaves and rounded seed cones.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.Ecological sectionProtected and threatened plants that explain the garden’s role in nature conservation.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.Wollemi pineAn Australian conifer discovered by science only in 1994, represented in the garden’s collection.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.Sandarac treeA Mediterranean conifer recognised by scale-like leaves and cones with four woody valves.
  • Illustration of the entrance to Gołubie Botanical Garden. An open metal gate stands between brick pillars beneath a yellow “Ogród Botaniczny” sign. A path leads into the garden among trees and shrubs.ArboretumA collection of trees and shrubs used to observe growth and adaptation to the local climate.
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ul. Botaniczna 21
83-316 Gołubie
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