We had a lovely couple of hours meandering around the different areas- going into the 3 different huge greenho, Beautiful and lovely garden in the city, very refreshing. Palmenhaus Western parts of the gardens Gessner-Garten: Silybum marianum Conrad Gessner memorial Opened on 27 May 1997, the garden was built by private horticultural companies and financed by the Pro Katz foundation, with the object of maintaining the botanical garden. The Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten) is one of two botanical gardens in Zurich, both of which are operated by the University of Zurich. In addition to scientific work, the garden was open to visitors. The garden serves as a research facility for the Department of Systematic Botany, but is also open to the public all year round. In 1851 its Palmhaus (a greenhouse) was opened – constructed of glass and wood, in 1877 the octagonal glass pavilion got an iron frame. Search experiences that may have limited interaction with crowds. Other good thing, no entrance fee - all free. [5], Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich, Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Old_Botanical_Garden,_Zürich&oldid=962978413, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Zürich, Buildings and structures completed in 1837, Articles with German-language sources (de), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 June 2020, at 02:29. The Gessner garden shows 50 medicinal plants (herbs and shrubs), used by 16th century's healers, each with a citation of a healer from that period, such as Cynara cardunculus, Potentilla erecta, Linum usitatissimum, Paeonia officinalis, Silybum marianum, Juniperus communis, Fragaria vesca, Artemisia absinthium and more. The gardens are attractive all year round, but spring, when the flowers bloom, is the most popular time to visit. This hassle-free guided tour takes care of the organization for you, giving you more time to focus on the scenery. First, it was very difficult to find, even using Google Maps on my phone. The Botanical Garden holds regular public talks in German and, on occasion, in English. *Up to 9 days depending on the booking/product. There are botanical gardens and arboreta in all states and territories of Switzerland, most are administered by local governments, some are privately owned. If you want to spend more time enjoying Zurich’s gardens, head to the Chinese Garden. Save your favorites. Website Visit the Zurich University Botanical Gardens website The Zurich Botanical Garden was designed by landscape architect Fred Eicher a At the northern end of the herb garden, we find the Conrad Gessner memorial. Secure your spot with ease, stay flexible, and never miss out. The final construction stage of this centrally positioned military factory on Schanzengraben had also two casemates, two underground vaults for purposes of defense, and a cavalier on hilltop that was overlooking the area outside of the Schanzengraben moat. This garden is very beautiful and offer scenic views especially for photographers and even for other people. Do you want to smell the scent of the tropics? The garden boasts Chinese-style pavilions, a pond with a small island, and a variety of trees and plants. The present facilities also house the ethnological museum (Völkerkundemuseum) of the University of Zürich. So if you go, leave before 6 to avoid their scathing comments. Travel update: We’re doing our best to help keep you safe and your plans flexible. If you want to spend a couple hours in the middle of the nature, just for relax, it’s perfectly place. About 8,000 plant varieties are cultivated here representing all continents and climatic zones. Today, the pavilion is primarily used for concerts, theater and exhibitions.[3]. National Museum Zurich (Landesmuseum Zürich), Don't Miss These Must-Do Activities in Zurich. Although the Old Botanical Garden is owned by the University of Zurich, it should not be mistaken for the Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich, opened in 1977 and located at Zollikerstrasse in the Weinegg quarter of the city. The signs by the plants give us an insight into the medicinal knowledge of Conrad Gessner and his contemporaries, such as Hieronymus Bock (1498–1554) and Leon Hart Fuchs (1501–1566). Entrance fee Free . Opening times are daily from April to September 7:00–19.00 (7 pm), October to March 8:00–18:00 (6 pm). Breathe in the smells of the Mediterranean? We're creating your account. The Old Botanical Garden is a botanical garden and arboretum in the Swiss city of Zürich. Date of experience: January 2020. Since 1976 the Old Botanical Garden, as it is now known, has been used as a recreation area, as the location of the Völkerkundemuseum (ethnological museum) of the University of Zürich, as the site of an arboretum and of the so-called Gessner-Garten.