The English garden is located 400 meters above sea level with an area of 18 hectares. The relatively high altitude and precipitation favors the collection of nearly 600 species. The park has a fish pond as a result of damming Cuha Creek in the early-18th century. Planting nonnative species started in the late-18th century. The most valuable species of the collection include specimens of pine and maple trees as well as the oldest white pines in the country. Walking along the shady colonnade of linden trees planted in 1809 is also a remarkable experience.
The arboretum is rich in species of insects and birds, too. Beware squirrel crossing. The park features the statues of King Andrew I and the former abbey and ecclesiastical historian Remig Békefi also.
The arboretum is under the management of the National Park of Balaton Uplands and has had a protected status since 1951.
Public transport
- Get off at bus stop “Zirc, Rákóczi tér” just in front of the Abbey (bus services from various towns including Veszprém).
- Zirc railway station is accessible from Győr and Veszprém.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
- From the train station take Köztársaság Street to the town center. Entrance to the Abbey on the left (700 m). Cross the garden to enter the arboretum (700 m).
- Bus stop “Zirc, Rákóczi tér” is just in front of the Abbey. Enter through the Abbey Garden or through the gate of the Arboretum. Head right (southeast) along Széchenyi Street and take the second left (Damjanich Street) to arrive at the Arboretum (700 m).
Parking
- Free of charge parking in front of the Arboretum in Gyóni Géza Street.
Coordinates
Recommendations nearby
The section of the Blue Trail crossing the center of Bakony is decorated by a summit crowned with a lookout, film-like meadows, and militarily ...
Between Zirc and Csőszpuszta stretches one of the most interesting sections of the National Blue Trail. Surrounded by wild forests and a creek ...
The vast eastern part of Bakony is famous throughout the country for its gorges. Since these gorges are short but easily accessible from the ...
Immersing yourself in warm water after a long ride is always relaxing. This thermal chain connects 15 thermal baths across the country within the ...
The Blue Trail section is characterized by the alternation of the Gaja creek and dry plateau landscapes. In the diverse eastern Bakony we traverse ...
A real adventure park, the winding Cuha Gorge. The railway enjoying monument protection accompanies us almost throughout with scenic elements such ...
The hiking route from the deservedly famous Benedictine Archabbey to the city of queens is the first of those lined with a new type of guidepost, ...
A comfortable circular route starting from Zirc on easy terrain. The route passes through local settlements: Borzavár, Szépalmapuszta, Pálihálás, ...
Arboretum of Zirc
2 ratings8420 Zirc
+36 88 414 569, +36 30 235 1855 http://www.zirciarboretum.hu/ E-mail: turizmus@ocist.hu
The vast eastern part of Bakony is famous throughout the country for its gorges. Since these gorges are short but easily accessible from the ...
Between Zirc and Csőszpuszta stretches one of the most interesting sections of the National Blue Trail. Surrounded by wild forests and a creek ...
Immersing yourself in warm water after a long ride is always relaxing. This thermal chain connects 15 thermal baths across the country within the ...
A comfortable circular route starting from Zirc on easy terrain. The route passes through local settlements: Borzavár, Szépalmapuszta, Pálihálás, ...
The National Blue Trail crosses the mountainous area of the Bakony region on this section. Except for a single larger ascent, the terrain is flat ...
The section of the Blue Trail crossing the center of Bakony is decorated by a summit crowned with a lookout, film-like meadows, and militarily ...
The Blue Trail section is characterized by the alternation of the Gaja creek and dry plateau landscapes. In the diverse eastern Bakony we traverse ...

User Questions
Unanswered