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The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens

Folly Arboretum

Badacsonyörs, Hungary

  1. WORLD’S BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 91 2026
Folly Arboretum

A hillside arboretum above Lake Balaton near Badacsony, planted with trees and flowers from around the world. A lookout tower and terrace restaurant face the lake, with play areas along the paths and a shop selling syrups made from plants grown on site.

Highlights

  • Lookout tower over Lake Balaton
  • Children's play areas
  • Cedars and pine trees

Good to know

  • Entrance fee charged
  • Steep rocky paths, wear sturdy shoes
  • Large parking lot, no dogs allowed

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