Media related to Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich at Wikimedia Commons, Coordinates: 47°21′31″N 8°33′39″E / 47.358566°N 8.560817°E / 47.358566; 8.560817, Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Botanical_Garden_of_the_University_of_Zurich&oldid=680286744, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Zürich, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 9 September 2015, at 22:13. Zollikerstr. Zurich University Botanical Gardens. Originally from the UK, David is designer and wanderer currently based in Tokyo. Your email address will not be published. The garden is, among the neighbored Schanzengraben moat and the Bauschänzli bastion, one of the last remains of the Baroque fortifications of Zürich, that was begun in 1642. About this site 107 8008 Zürich, Tel: 044 634 84 61 General email: botanischer.garten@systbot.uzh.ch Head gardener: gartenleitung@systbot.uzh.ch Being New Year’s day, everything in the city centre was closed so we decided to hop on a tram and visit the University of Zürich’s Botanical Gardens. Closed due to public holidays: 21. Entry is free. Mai (Auffahrt), 1.August. Do you want to smell the scent of the tropics? The garden should not be mistaken for the Old Botanical Garden, located on the former zur Katz bastion in the city centre, which is also owned by the University of Zurich. There are three domes which are kept at varying levels of temperature and humidity to maintain the collection of around 7000 different plant species. Formerly a private garden and now maintained as a university botanical garden. The Old Botanical Garden is a botanical garden and arboretum in the Swiss city of Zürich. We arrived at the main station by train and walked towards Lake Zurich along the "Schanzengraben" so we passed by the Botanic Gardens. 26 Jun 2020 On a cold morning, the tropical “bubble” domes were the perfect place to escape the chill and we had the place almost entirely to ourselves. Botanic Garden of the University of Zurich Zollikerstr. Most of the plants cultivated are wild species and no effort is made to show latest garden hybrids. The RailJet train was fantastic (comfortable, clean, free wifi) and surprisingly cheap compared to high-speed journeys in other countries. 8008 Zürich, The Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (German: Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich) is a botanical garden in the Swiss city of Zurich. Or admire the odd plants that grow there? 107 Always enjoy botanical photos – looks a lovely place. Data Protection Statement. The Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten) is one of two botanical gardens in Zurich, both of which are operated by the University of Zurich. Its history dates back to the year 1837. Dezember-3.January, 1.Mai, 21. Feel free to drop him a line. Admire the flowering alpine roses? Bicycle stands are located at the entrances to the New Botanic Garden and in the public car parks. He started Randomwire in 2003 to chronicle his travels and occasional musings. In the Old Botanic Garden bicycle stands are located on the corner of Tal- and Pelikan Streets. Your email address will not be published. Contact Also bicycles, roller blades and skate boards are not allowed. Botanic Garden of the University of Zurich Required fields are marked *. Tel: 044 634 84 61 We reached Zurich from Salzburg by way of a fantastic 5-hour train trip through the Austrian Alps, clipping the corner of Lichtenstein before gliding along the shore of Lake Zürich to the main station. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email. Dogs are not allowed in both the Old and New Botanic Gardens. Both the risk and travel costs are low and the guides speak your language. Facilities to secure your dog are positioned at the 107 Zolliker Street entrance (New Botanic Garden) or on the corner of Tal- and Pelikan Streets (Old Botanic Garden). The Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (German: Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich) is a botanical garden in the Swiss city of Zurich.It was opened in 1977 and is located at Zollikerstrasse in the Weinegg quarter of the city.. Despite looking like a website from the early 00’s, The Man in Seat 61 has a fantastic amount of useful information about booking train tickets across Europe and beyond. Today it is home to various old trees that give the garden its enchanting aura. This nearly 15-acre (6-hectare) natural space sits on the outskirts of the city and is home to 9,000 species of plants from all over the world. There are, for example, no systematic beds. My kids (7 / 9) and I were approaching Zurich by train and wanted to explore the city and the lake. Guide dogs are naturally allowed! Nearby on the shore of the lake, there is a Chinese garden but it was closed so instead we enjoyed a walk along the water’s edge and then whiled away the time before our flight in a cosy cafe. No matter the season, a visit to our Botanic Garden is always rewarding, regardless of whether it relates to a botanical interest, a joy in flowers or simply for relaxation. Zürich Botanical Gardens David 3rd March 2018 3rd March 2018 Comment 1 1 min read We reached Zurich from Salzburg by way of a fantastic 5-hour train trip through the Austrian Alps, clipping the corner of Lichtenstein before gliding along the shore of Lake Zürich to the main station.