Dogs are not allowed in the Botanical Garden. An exception are of course assistance and companion dogs.

There are frequent guided tours organized by the "Verein Botanischer Garten" in German, see the program on the website Tours
Registration is not necessary, the tours are free of charge.

If you would like to book a private guided tour in English please contact botgarten@clutterunibas.ch.

Wheelchair-accessible entrances are located next to the Institute building at Schönbeinstrasse 6 (use the door opener) and opposite the Spalentor tram stop of tram 3. Due to the partly historical buildings, not all greenhouses are wheelchair-accessible. Please also note that some of the garden's paths are uneven and narrow in places. We are striving to expand the garden's wheelchair accessibility and to make as many parts of the garden as possible accessible to all.

Yes, the garden is open every day of the year!

See our opening hours

Every Sunday there is a little info stall organized by the "Verein Botanischer Garten" which offers beverages and ice cream. There are several cafés and restaurants nearby in the area around Spalentor and also in the Kollegienhaus of the University of Basel.

You may bring your own food and have a pick-nick in the garden. Please be mindful of other visitors and recycle your waste.