University of Basel Botanical Garden, Botanical garden at University of Basel, Switzerland.
The University of Basel Botanical Garden contains over 7,500 plant species arranged in outdoor spaces and four specialized greenhouses with controlled environments.
Founded in 1589 by botanist Caspar Bauhin, this garden stands as one of the earliest botanical gardens established for medical research and education.
The garden maintains collections of medicinal herbs, tropical species, and regional Swiss plants, contributing to scientific research and education programs.
Located near Spalentor in central Basel, the garden welcomes visitors throughout the year and offers guided tours from January through March.
The Cloud Forest Greenhouse recreates tropical mountain conditions, making it the only facility of this type in European botanical institutions.
Location: Basel
Location: Basel-Stadt
Part of: University of Basel
GPS coordinates: 47.55861,7.58167
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:50
Collection of key architectural and cultural sites in Basel, Switzerland, including religious buildings, museums, and historical structures located where Switzerland meets France and Germany.
Gate of Spalen
61 m
Public library of the University of Basel, Collections
95 m
Bernoullianum
222 m
Wildt’sche Haus
162 m
Schweizerisches Feuerwehrmuseum Basel-Stadt
206 m
Basel University Library
144 m
Basel University Library (building)
139 m
Archives of Mission 21
232 m
Haus zur neuen Offenburger Kapelle
221 m
Gewerbemuseum Basel
220 m
Manuscript and music collection of the Basel University Library
120 m
University, college building (1939, Rohn)
167 m
Zum Grabeneck house
225 m
Mues house
157 m
Grabeneck-Brunnen
212 m
Holbeinbrunnen
175 m
House Stachelschützen
46 m
Botanical Institute (1896)
48 m
Lützelhof
202 m
Brunschwiler House
229 m
Mansion
145 m
Spalen schoolhouse (1879)
221 m
Zur Krähe house
195 m
Kloster Gnadental
219 m
Gyrengarten
228 m
Faeschsches Fideikommisshaus
190 m
Biotop-Fountain
168 m
Nietzsche-Fountain
150 mReviews
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