In the winter season, Botania transforms into a magical winter wonderland with the opening of its Winter Garden. The entire outdoor area of Botania is covered in snow and ice, creating a beautiful winter wonderland where visitors can enjoy a combination of outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

As our goal is to bring joy and amazement to everyone, we've created snow sculptures in the past. These sculptures were inspired by various topics, such as the fragility of our cultural environment and the importance of preserving it. We've crafted replicas of Stonehenge stone circle (Snowhenge) and the Easter Island Moai statues (Snoai) using snow. These sculptures were made to exact size, of course.

In the winter season of 2024, we intend to draw attention towards the state of our seas and our impact on their diversity and well-being. To achieve this, we plan to create a life-sized blue whale sculpture made entirely of snow, called Snow Whale, in the Botanic Garden. The dimensions of the sculpture will be the same as that of a real blue whale, which is 35m long and 9m high. We hope that this sculpture will captivate the viewer's attention and make them feel part of nature's cycle.

During the winter season, you can enjoy various activities in the winter garden. You can admire the snow sculpture, take a walk along the illuminated pathway either by propeller or on foot, and slide down the frozen slides. If you feel cold outside, you can step inside our indoor greenhouses to experience the northern tropics, see fish in the aquarium, and appreciate flowering fruit trees while sipping on a glass of wine or a hot cup of your favorite beverage.

In the winter of 2024–2025, the Winter Garden will feature, among other attractions, perhaps Finland's longest ice slide, a massive snow labyrinth, an ice disco, and ice sculptures.

You can enter the winter garden with Botania's one-time ticket or Botania card (sold in Botania's online store).

See you in the winter wonderland!