Old Botanical Garden

Zürich, Switzerland

The Old Botanical Garden is an idyllic oasis at the heart of downtown Zurich. Its history dates back to the year 1837. Today it is home to various old trees that give the garden its enchanting aura.

The mediaeval herb garden, the “Gessner Garden”, is located on a hill and offers insight into 16th century knowledge of medicinal plants. The palm house is a protected monument from the 19th century and today is predominantly used for concerts, theatre and exhibitions.

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Founded: 1837
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Switzerland

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www.zuerich.com

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Laura Grace S. (12 months ago)
Great small gardens to visit, free to enter, many twists and turns, you can spend a while exploring or basking in the sun on the benches or grass, listening to the birds and bees around you.
Leonardo Fant (2 years ago)
Beautiful botanical garden in the center of the city. It is certainly better in summer but was a pleasure to visit in winter as well. It is not very big but the entrance is free of charge so it is worth a tour.
Troy Windhorst (2 years ago)
Excellent piece of green space in the middle of town. There is no cost to visit and guests can invest as little or as much time as desired. Amidst all the plants was a small sample of structures showcasing glass, wood, or concrete materials. Meandering pathways lead guests through deep jungle-like areas and also high atop overlooking the surrounding city. This park is a great place to relax and features a great variety of visuals. Highly recommended.
Tiberiu Hrihorciuc (2 years ago)
Rain or shine it's always a nice place to escape and smell the fresh flowers. Even admire the palm trees. Yes, you might find your high school kid smoking but isn't that where all of us used to hide?
Njal Armin (2 years ago)
Stumbled upon this garden by chance during the three hours I had to kill in Zürich. It's such a wonderful Oasis in the middle of this European city. It has a greenhouse, a small bamboo forest, lots of small pathways meandering between the trees, and a plateau on the top with a garden elevated above the rest of the area. It was such a lovely place of peace taking a break from the city life ?
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