Botanical Garden Grüningen

The Botanical Garden Grüningen is an arboretum-style garden located in Grüningen, Switzerland, on a terminal moraine hill of the Linth glacier at 500 m above sea level. It houses a collection of trees and shrubs from around the world, divided into 16 ecological and botanical sectors including an alpine garden, iris garden, peonies, herb and medicinal plants, and a greenhouse with tropical and subtropical plants. The garden also offers a school program, guided tours, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions and events.

Families and Kids

The garden offers a school program with hands-on activities for children and youth, including making herbal butter, ice tea, bath salts and soap balls, as well as nature discovery activities and games. A family hiking trail with botanical puzzles leads to the garden.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: No
  • Topic: Arboretum
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Yes
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 from April 1 to October 31.
Monday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Tuesday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (April 1 to October 31)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
botanischer-garten.ch
Email
info@botanischer-garten.ch
Address
Im Eichholz 1, 8627 Grüningen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Grüningen, Im Haufland1300 meters walking distance
  • Grüningen, Freihof1300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
39m
Zug
1h 27m
St. Gallen
1h 30m
Olten
1h 33m
Chur
1h 52m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed in the botanical garden?
    No, dogs are not part of the garden's fauna and must wait outside. Dog tie-up points are available at the garden entrance.
  • Are there barbecue and picnic facilities on site?
    Yes, during opening hours there is a rest area with an open fire pit and a covered pavilion with a fireplace. Visitors can bring their own grill food and drinks, and wood is provided. No reservation is possible.
  • Is the garden accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the main paths in the garden and a separate toilet are wheelchair accessible. A specially marked parking space for people with disabilities is available in front of the entrance.
  • Are there free guided tours for groups?
    Yes, free guided tours for groups are available on request from Monday to Friday during opening hours, with a minimum of 15 participants. The offer is sponsored by the Zürcher Kantonalbank.
  • Is there a school program for classes?
    Yes, the 'Schule im Garten' program offers a variety of group activities for school classes, including making, discovering and playing categories. It is available from calendar week 21 for public school classes from the canton of Zurich, with infrastructure, materials and ZVV travel included.

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