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Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Representation of the World's Flora

The University of Zurich's Botanical Garden is managed by the Department of Systematic Botany and serves to advance research and teaching, to educate the general public – and is a beautiful spot for relaxation. The Garden’s major goal is to provide a systematic representation of the world's flora. At present, some 8,000 different kinds of plants can be found on the grounds. The new Botanical Garden was built in 1976; the old Botanical Garden at Schanzengraben is still maintained as a public park.

Opening Hours

April to October

Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday / Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

November to March

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday / Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Tropical Houses

Daily 9:30am – 4:45pm
Free Entry.

Address

University of Zurich
Botanical Garden
Zollikerstrasse 107
8008 Zurich
Phone + 41 44 634 84 61

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