The term arboretum comes from the Latin word “arbor” (tree) and means an area where woody plants are gathered.
The Kórnik Arboretum is the oldest and one of the richest arboreta in Poland and Central Europe. It was founded in 1826 by Tytus Dzialynski in the park surrounding the Castle. The first research institution was established here in 1933 - the Department of Tree and Forest Research. In 1952, the Department became part of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Currently, the Arboretum is part of the Institute of Dendrology of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
In June 2011, the Arboretum, along with the Kórnik Castle and Parish Church, was declared a Monument of History.
The Arboretum is an area for dendrological research as well as nature education and tourism. Open daily, all year round. Admission is paid. The park can be visited independently or during guided tours and educational classes. The park includes an educational clearing, nature trails and a playground. Right next door is the Kornik Castle. There are annual events dedicated to different groups of plants (magnolia days, lilac days, rhododendron and azalea days, colors of autumn) and the Kórnik Summer Music Festival.
