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The Palm House, made of white cast iron and glass, with small trees in pots in front.

The Palmhouse

In the splendid building of almost 1,000 square meter you will be bewitched by natural beauty from all corners of the world.

Since 1878, the Palmhouse has been a sparkling work of art in glass and cast iron in the center of the park. Inspired by the famous Crystal Palace in London, it has been a popular attraction, where visitors can experience nearly 1,000 square meter of tropical heat and a diversity of exotic plants, palms obviously among them. 

It is the head gardener Georg Löwegren who travels to Scotland to order the spectacular house, which arrives in kit form in May 1878. When it is completed in November of the same year, people in Gothenburg flock to see their new winter garden. For 25 öre (50 öre on Wednesdays and Saturdays) you could travel the world like never before.

The Palm House is divided into sections representing different climates, from the mild temperatures of the Camellia House and the Mediterranean House to the heat of the Tropical House and the Aquatic House. The five sections give both a good general picture of the flora of foreign countries and a flavour of the last century that contrasts with the stylistic ideal of our own day.

Plan your visit

Palmhouse Opening Hours

Palmhouse opening hours. 

The Palmhouse is being renovated from 2023 to 2026. Some areas are therefore closed off. Please respect the barriers. Disturbing noise may occur.

Restoration of the Palmhouse (in Swedish). 

Toilet

There is no toilet inside the Palmhouse. The nearest toilets are located in the building by the Nya Allén entrance, opposite the Palmhouse on the other side of the lawn.

Eating in the Palmhouse

You are allowed to eat your own food in the Palmhouse. There are tables and chairs on and below the large balcony, feel free to sit there. There is no café or food service in the Palmhouse.

Please note that the balcony may be reserved for private events.

Private Events

Read about how to book the Palmhouse for a civil ceremony under Uthyrning (in Swedish). 

Photography in the Palmhouse

Wedding Photography

Wedding photography in the Palmhouse is very popular and must always be booked in advance. We accept requests via the booking form no earlier than one month before the photography date. We only allow one photography session at a time and not during other private events.

Bookings for wedding photography are free of charge. You may book for a maximum of one hour.

Due to the renovation of the Palmhouse, it will not be possible to book wedding photography from February to December 2026.

Other Private Photography

We welcome visitors to take photos in the Palmhouse for private use. When posting on social media, please tag your photos with #palmhuset and #trädgårdsföreningengbg. Please read the guidelines below before your visit.

Commercial Photography

We do not permit commercial photography in the Palmhouse.

Please Note

  • Photography is only allowed during the Palmhouse opening hours.
  • Show consideration for other visitors and the staff of the Garden Society.
  • Show consideration for the Palmhouse plants.
  • It is not allowed to stand or place equipment in a way that obstructs staff or other visitors.
  • It is not allowed to move pots or stand in planting beds.
  • If you move furniture, please move it back before you leave.
  • Staff at the Garden Society have the right to ask you to move or leave if the photography disturb their work or a private event.
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