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Cantonal Botanical Garden of Lausanne

The Cantonal Botanical Garden of Lausanne, located in Lausanne, Switzerland, is part of the Naturéum, the Cantonal Museum of Natural Sciences. The garden features a rich collection of living plants, greenhouses, and a botanical conservatory, including a medicinal garden and alpine plants. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours and workshops for visitors of all ages.

Families and Kids

The botanical garden offers a family space and various children's activities including discovery workshops, storytelling sessions and family events. Children's workshops are available for different age groups, from toddlers (3-5 years) to older children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Botanical garden
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area

Opening hours

The garden, greenhouses and botanical conservatory are open daily from 10:00 to 18:30 from April 1 to October 31, and from 10:00 to 17:00 from November 1 to March 31. Annual closure from mid-December to mid-January.
Monday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)
Tuesday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)
Wednesday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)
Thursday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)
Friday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)
Saturday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)
Sunday
10:00-18:30 (April 1 to October 31)
10:00-17:00 (November 1 to March 31)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
botanique.vd.ch
Email
info.natureum@vd.ch
Address
Avenue de Cour 14B, 1007 Lausanne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Lausanne, jardin botanique250 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, Délices700 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
7m
Genève
56m
Martigny
1h 0m
Sion
1h 15m
Neuchâtel
1h 15m

FAQ

  • Are pets allowed in the botanical garden?
    No, domestic animals are not admitted in the gardens and exhibition areas.
  • Can I consult the herbarium and botanical library?
    Yes, the herbarium and the specialized botanical library can be consulted all year round by appointment.
  • Is the greenhouse open every day?
    The greenhouse is open daily, but it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 13:00.
  • Are there activities for children at the botanical garden?
    Yes, the garden offers various children's activities such as discovery workshops, storytelling sessions, and family events, including a family space in the garden.

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