The Arboretum of the Institute of Dendrology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, known as the Kórnik Arboretum, is located in Kórnik.
Kórnik is a small tourist town located by the Lake Kórnik. It is located in the Greater Poland province, 20 kilometers southeast of Poznań, on the national road No. 11. It is only a quarter of an hour by car from Poznań. You can also easily get here by bus (suburban transport "KOMBUS" - lines 501 and 560; PKS; MARCO-POLO), stop "Kórnik-rynek" - 5 minutes walk to the Arboretum.
Kórnik is primarily famous for its beautiful Castle and Arboretum.
NOTE: The Castle is a separate entity - separate tickets and applications apply. Details in here.
The Arboretum features collections of trees and shrubs from the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. In particular, from Asia, North America. The number of species and varieties in the arboretum's collections is currently about 3,500.
Educational paths, an educational glade, a picnic clearing and a playground have been prepared for visitors. There is also an Arboretum office on the Arboretum grounds.
When entering the Arboretum grounds, please follow the Rules and Regulations.
It is possible to enter with a dog. It is mandatory to lead it on a leash and clean up after it. The owner is responsible for the animals under his care.
Before coming to the Arboretum, it is worth planning the form of your visiting, as well as deciding on a self-exploration or taking guided tour.
It is also worth learning about the history of the place.
Parking: none on the Arboretum grounds
nearby: at the bailey (cars only), paid or 400 m away - Prowent (5 min. walk).
Toilet:
free (only in May-September) on the Arboretum grounds
paid near the entrance to the Arboretum
Field games: you can play field games on the Arboretum grounds (link to "tour with games")
In addition to the Arboretum in Kórnik, it is also worth seeing: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g946537-Activities-Kornik_Greater_Poland_Province_Central_Poland.html
Catering: none on the Arboretum grounds; nearby.
The Kórnik Arboretum has been awarded the title of Recommended Tourist Attraction of Poznan County.
