Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich
Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich, Botanical garden at University of Zurich, Switzerland.
The Botanical Garden spans 15 hectares with greenhouses containing tropical plants, Mediterranean gardens, and alpine flora collections in different sections.
The garden initiated its journey in 1833 as a scientific institution, relocating to its current location in 1977 with expanded research facilities.
The garden maintains more than 15,000 plant species and serves as a research center for botanical studies at the University of Zurich.
From March to September, the garden opens Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and weekends from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The garden features specialized dome houses that create controlled environments for growing plants from different climate zones throughout the year.
Location: Zürich
Official opening: 1833
Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 8 (Riesbach)
Address: Zollikerstrasse 107 8008
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: March 12, 2025 21:10
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