Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich

The Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich is a research facility with outdoor grounds and multiple greenhouses that house plants from different climate zones. The site includes areas for alpine plants, Mediterranean flora, tropical species, and other specialized collections.

The institution was founded in 1833 as a scientific collection for the university and moved to its current location in 1977. The relocation brought new research facilities and expanded greenhouses that allowed the program to grow.

The garden serves as a living classroom where students and visitors encounter plant diversity from across the world in daily explorations. Sections display both natural plantings and carefully curated collections that let people experience biological variation directly.

The site is easily reached by public transport and has marked paths for visitors to follow. Wear comfortable shoes as the walk covers different levels and paths can become slippery when wet.

The site houses specialized dome structures that create controlled environments where plants from vastly different climate zones can thrive year-round. These engineered buildings sit side by side, each providing conditions from tropical to desert-like regions.

Location: Zürich

Official opening: 1833

Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 8 (Riesbach)

Address: Zollikerstrasse 107

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 08:00-17:00; March-September: Monday-Friday 07:00-19:00; March-September: Saturday-Sunday 08:00-18:00

Website: http://bg.uzh.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.35865,8.56111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46