Welcome to the Botanical Garden of the University of Basel
Visit one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world in the heart of the city of Basel.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Basel was founded in 1589 by Caspar Bauhin and is now located next to the Spalentor in the historic part of the city of Basel. In various greenhouses and outdoor area, the garden displays over 7,500 different plant species from all the important habitats of the earth.
The 2023 re-opened Tropical Greenhouse with the Cloud Forest Greenhouse - the only of its kind in Europe - offers a tropical experience in the heart of Basel.
Die drei Mammutbäume
mit Marin MüllerDie drei Mammutbäume
mit Marin MüllerMangroven - ein kleiner Lebensraum mit grosser Wirkung
mit Ursina StuderMangroven - ein kleiner Lebensraum mit grosser Wirkung
mit Ursina StuderMinibiotop im Glas
mit Edith ZempMinibiotop im Glas
mit Edith ZempPflanzen der Erdvergangenheit
mit Danae ThivaiouPflanzen der Erdvergangenheit
mit Danae ThivaiouOpening Hours Garden
April-October 8-18
November-March 8-17
Opening Hours Greenhouses
Tropical greenhouse, Victoria house and adjacent greenhouses 9-17
Open daily, also on weekends and bank holidays.
Dogs are not permitted.
Free entry.
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