University of Basel Botanical Garden, Botanical garden at University of Basel, Switzerland.
The University of Basel Botanical Garden is a collection of over 7,500 plant species spread across outdoor areas and four specialized greenhouses with controlled environments. The plants represent different climates and habitats, arranged to support research and teaching at the university.
The garden was founded in 1589 by botanist Caspar Bauhin and ranks among Europe's oldest botanical institutions. It was created to support medical education and scientific inquiry at the university from its very beginning.
Medicinal herbs, tropical plants, and Swiss species fill the garden, showing how different cultures and regions use plants for healing and food. Visitors can walk through these collections and see how the university's work connects local knowledge with scientific study.
The garden sits near Spalentor in central Basel and welcomes visitors year-round. Guided tours are available and help you understand the different sections and what grows there.
The Cloud Forest Greenhouse recreates tropical mountain conditions and stands alone among European botanical institutions. This recreation of a specialized ecosystem draws visitors interested in rare plants and how they live in nature.
Location: Basel
Location: Basel-Stadt
Part of: University of Basel
GPS coordinates: 47.55861,7.58167
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
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