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Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden in St. Gallen, Switzerland, displays around 8,000 labelled plants from all over the world. It offers guided tours, exhibitions and regular publications on botanical themes, and also serves as a lively place of rest and encounter. The garden is divided into various departments including geographical, useful plant, school and assortment sections as well as greenhouses such as the tropical house and orchid house. It hosts changing temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year.

Families and Kids

The Botanical Garden offers guided tours suitable for all age groups and hosts children's activities such as craft workshops and treasure hunts during special events. School classes can book educational guided tours on various botanical topics.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Botanical garden
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 (greenhouses until 16:45); closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-17:00
Saturday
08:00-17:00
Sunday
08:00-17:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
botanischergarten.stadt.sg.ch
Email
botanischer.garten@stadt.sg.ch
Address
Stephanshornstrasse 4, 9016 St.Gallen

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Gallen, Lindenstrasse450 meters walking distance
  • St. Gallen, Naturmuseum450 meters walking distance
  • St. Gallen, Neudorf600 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
11m
Zürich HB
1h 18m
Chur
1h 38m
Zug
1h 49m
Olten
2h 0m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed in the Botanical Garden?
    Yes, dogs are allowed in the Botanical Garden but must be kept on a leash.
  • Can I book a guided tour for a group or school class?
    Yes, guided tours can be booked for schools, groups and associations. Tours last about one hour, with a maximum group size of 24 people. Booking must be made at least two weeks in advance via the Venuzle platform.
  • Can rooms in the Botanical Garden be rented for private events?
    Yes, the Green Pavilion (seminar room) and the gallery of the tropical house can be rented for private events. The tropical house is available from 5 pm and the Green Pavilion without time restriction. Booking is done online via Venuzle at least one week in advance.
  • Is there a café at the Botanical Garden?
    Yes, the Fiesta Truck opens its Garden Café in the Botanical Garden on the first Sunday of the month and on special occasions.
  • How can I reach the Botanical Garden by public transport?
    The Botanical Garden is about five minutes' walk from the bus stops Neudorf (lines 1 and 2), Naturmuseum und Botanischer Garten (line 1) or Lindenstrasse (line 2).

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