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Old Botanical Garden
Garden4.4 · 1 8804.1 · 22≈ 45 minFree entry
Zurich's Old Botanical Garden is perched atop the 17th-century 'zur Katz' bastion overlooking the scenic Schanzengraben moat. Established in 1837, this tranquil green sanctuary features centuries-old specimen trees, an octagonal 1877 glass Palm House, and the Gessner Garden dedicated to medieval medicinal herbs. It offers an idyllic, leafy escape right in the heart of the city.
Highlights
- Historic octagonal Palm House dating to 1877
- Conrad Gessner medieval medicinal herb garden
- Views over the Schanzengraben moat from bastion walls
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 19:00 |
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