Lokrum Island Botanical Gardens
Lokrum Island Botanical Gardens
Lokrum Island Botanical Gardens
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CatharineB
Ottawa, Canada1,644 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
If you’re into fauna, take a stroll through the botanical garden — one of the most relaxing things to do on Lokrum Island. The garden was created in 1959 in an effort to research the adaptation of foreign plants on the island’s climate.
Today, the garden boasts an estimated 800 plant species from all over the world. It’s a small area, but may be interesting for folks who love plants. Many of the items seen today were planted during the 19th century when Maximilian I was owner of Lokrum.
The Garden is home to a variety of plant life, including palm trees, cacti and eucalyptus trees. The island is covered in lush vegetation with a number of interesting plant species located here, including those specially imported. Lokrum is entirely uninhabited, although it was bought by Austrian archduke Maximilian, and much of the botanical plant life is owed to his grand gardens created during his ownership.
Spending time on the island was a really refreshing experience, as the island has plenty of pine, cypress, and olive trees as well as some other subtropical vegetation that offers tranquility and shade, especially during the hot summer days.
Today, the garden boasts an estimated 800 plant species from all over the world. It’s a small area, but may be interesting for folks who love plants. Many of the items seen today were planted during the 19th century when Maximilian I was owner of Lokrum.
The Garden is home to a variety of plant life, including palm trees, cacti and eucalyptus trees. The island is covered in lush vegetation with a number of interesting plant species located here, including those specially imported. Lokrum is entirely uninhabited, although it was bought by Austrian archduke Maximilian, and much of the botanical plant life is owed to his grand gardens created during his ownership.
Spending time on the island was a really refreshing experience, as the island has plenty of pine, cypress, and olive trees as well as some other subtropical vegetation that offers tranquility and shade, especially during the hot summer days.
Written December 16, 2023
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Yvette G
Shurlock Row, UK78 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
An error on our part as we didn’t do our research!
It’s a 15 minute boat trip to the island every 30 minutes. The cost is €27 each which includes entry to the island & the boat fare.
We only planned to spend an hour or so walking around the botanical gardens, so it seemed expensive. Whereas we should of planned a good few hours here. Plenty of areas to swim and relax, paths to walk around the island and several areas to sit and have a drink.
It’s a 15 minute boat trip to the island every 30 minutes. The cost is €27 each which includes entry to the island & the boat fare.
We only planned to spend an hour or so walking around the botanical gardens, so it seemed expensive. Whereas we should of planned a good few hours here. Plenty of areas to swim and relax, paths to walk around the island and several areas to sit and have a drink.
Written July 1, 2023
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buckets1969
Flitwick, UK686 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We spent the whole day on the Island. Lots to do and see with the highlight being the views from the fort. Lots of places to swim in the sea, lie on the grass, walk through the woods, look at the monastery.
The entrance is 27 euros each but if you catch the ferry from Dubrovnik old town port the ferry is free.
There are lots of peacocks all over the island and they are on the rocks next to the sea.
I would take own drink and food as pricey on the island and limited choice. There is a replica of the game of thrones throne for taking pics.
The entrance is 27 euros each but if you catch the ferry from Dubrovnik old town port the ferry is free.
There are lots of peacocks all over the island and they are on the rocks next to the sea.
I would take own drink and food as pricey on the island and limited choice. There is a replica of the game of thrones throne for taking pics.
Written October 13, 2023
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nwaynesworld
Nova Scotia2,771 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Located on Lokrum Island, a 10 minute ferry ride from Dubrovnik. 26 euros per person for the return trip plus the park entrance fee. The botanical garden is beautiful. Many trees and plants from all over the world. Plan to spend at least 30 mi minutes here.
Written September 18, 2024
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Marcus P
Stockholm, Sweden697 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
The botanical garden on the Island of Lokrum is nothing special in my opinion.
But for me as a foreigner every tree I see is exotic so perhaps that's why😎
Moreover me and my girlfriend paid a total of 390 kuna for ferry and entrance to the Island. That is not cheap in my opinion. Spend your money on something else is my advice.
But for me as a foreigner every tree I see is exotic so perhaps that's why😎
Moreover me and my girlfriend paid a total of 390 kuna for ferry and entrance to the Island. That is not cheap in my opinion. Spend your money on something else is my advice.
Written June 8, 2018
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65YO
Arbroath, UK19 contributions
Sep 2019
Visited Lokrum island recently especially to see the Botanical gardens.....not far from where the ferry arrives the sign for the Bot Gardens has been removed!! From the directions post......We eventually found the gate and an apology to visitors ....saying that the gardens were undergoing some redevelopment.....these were not in any way visible .....and the few specimens within were unkept, of poor standard and as a collection would elsewhere in the world not be classified as a Botanical Garden at all.
For us as keen gardeners the afternoon was no more than a walk in the shade.....in the sun the temp was 30 + C.
For us as keen gardeners the afternoon was no more than a walk in the shade.....in the sun the temp was 30 + C.
Written September 16, 2019
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Kat
Oulu, Finland30 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Lovely oasis in Dubrovnik - peacocks, bunnies and beautiful green scenery. Fresh breath of air after the city tour. It takes 20 minutes with the water taxi and you'll find nice private places to spend a day. And of course, do go float in the Dead Sea!
Written June 11, 2019
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BethJJ
Central Oregon41 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
I am a botanist, and after reading the reviews for Lokrum Island had this on my must-see list. We rented kayaks and paddled to the island, which was great and highly recommended. When we arrived at the island, we payed the same fee we would have payed if we had taken the ferry and there was a ton of plastic and broken glass at the kayak put in spot... There are nice trails around the island, but it was pretty crowded (even in April), and the botanical garden focuses on Australian and Californian plants rather than natives. We wished we had just stayed in the kayaks and paddled around instead of getting out...
Written April 28, 2019
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julesandkarl2018
Wells, UK221 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
At £34 for two people, this has to be one of the best value things to do in Dubrovnik. This gets you the return ferry to the island and then free roam to visit the many sites on the island. Since we love wildlife, we spent most of our visit, all three hours, looking at birds, peacocks, rabbits and trees! The Royal Fort is worth the climb for the commanding views it offers.
No matter what your interests on the island take some very sensible footwear, some of the paths are quick treacherous.
No matter what your interests on the island take some very sensible footwear, some of the paths are quick treacherous.
Written April 17, 2018
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Michael B
Bellflower, CA24,112 contributions
Nov 2019
In 1959 a Botanical Garden was founded on Lokrum which contains native and imported, tropical and subtropical plants, and other vegetation originating in Australia and South America.
The island is also inhabited by a group of peafowl, ostentation or a pride peacocks brought over by Archduke Maximilian from the Canary Islands.
Most of the garden around the ruins of the monastery and former summer mansion of Archduke Maximilian Ferdinand of Habsburg are in need of a little love and care.
TIP: Look out for rabbit holes when walking around the grounds as there are lots of tame rabbits everywhere.
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The island is also inhabited by a group of peafowl, ostentation or a pride peacocks brought over by Archduke Maximilian from the Canary Islands.
Most of the garden around the ruins of the monastery and former summer mansion of Archduke Maximilian Ferdinand of Habsburg are in need of a little love and care.
TIP: Look out for rabbit holes when walking around the grounds as there are lots of tame rabbits everywhere.
If you found this review informative please check the box below. Thank you, the world is yours to explore with Trip Adviser
Written October 23, 2020
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Hello :)
is the Botanical Garden wheelchair accessible?
How can I get there?
Are ferries or busses between Dubrovnik and Lokrum wheelchair accessible? Or do you have any advice for nice and wheelchair accessible attractions (sightseeing) in Croatia/ in Dubrovnik?
I hope that someone can help.
Written May 18, 2021
I will be visiting Dubrovnik in second half of October. Does the water taxi run after October 15? I see that lots of island tours stop about that time.
Written August 1, 2019
Are the botanical gardens part of the island or does it cost extra
Written October 10, 2018
No they are all part of the admission cost besides the interesting fauna flowers etc they are beautiful peacocks on the island and lots of rabbits, good restaurants fantastic place for swimming they like a lagoon on the island catching a ferry would not take more than 30 minutes from Dubrovnik mainland
Written October 11, 2018
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