Ringve botanical gardens are a place where you can enjoy floral beauty and explore plant diversity. In the strict geometric Renaissance garden, medicinal plants and herbs are neatly arranged, whereas in the Traditional Perennials the lush perennials get to unfold freely along the trail. In the Systematic department you can follow the evolution of plant life through 250 million years.
The gardens are open all year, with free admission. Ringve botanical gardens is part of NTNU University in Trondheim and is run by the NTNU University Museum. The gardens were established in 1973 and cover 35 acres.