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Neuchâtel Botanical Garden

The Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel is a botanical garden located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, set in the Vallon de l'Ermitage. It features eight botanical spaces including a Mediterranean garden, greenhouses, the Claude Favarger alpine garden, a medicinal plants garden, an evolution garden, a vegetable and sensory garden, a botanical gallery and a park. The institution also conducts research in botany, ethnobotany and paleobotany, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel offers various activities for children, including workshops for children from age 4 on Wednesday afternoons, weekends and during school holidays. There is also an outdoor escape game suitable for families with children from age 8, and the Kaléidoscope sensory trail is perfect for families and school classes of all ages.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • 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

Opening hours

The park is open all year round and at all times. The greenhouses and the Villa's reception and exhibition area are open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from March to October, and from 12:00 to 16:00 from November to February.
Monday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)
Tuesday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)
Wednesday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)
Thursday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)
Friday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)
Saturday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)
Sunday
10:00-18:00 (March to October)

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
jbneuchatel.ch
Address
Pertuis-du-Sault 58, 2000 Neuchâtel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Neuchâtel, Fontaine-André500 meters walking distance
  • Neuchâtel,Vallon de l'Ermitage500 meters walking distance
  • Neuchâtel, Plan800 meters walking distance
  • Neuchâtel950 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
0m
Bern
55m
Olten
56m
Lausanne
1h 16m
Thun
1h 24m

FAQ

  • Are dogs allowed in the botanical garden?
    Dogs are only allowed in the park (outdoor area) and must be kept on a leash.
  • Is the park accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    The paths and toilets are adapted for people with reduced mobility.
  • Can I buy plants at the botanical garden?
    Yes, the Jardin botanique has a Marché aux plantes vivaces (perennial plant market) where visitors can buy perennial plants and get advice from the horticulturists.
  • Is there a café or restaurant at the botanical garden?
    Yes, the Café du Jardin is located in the Villa and offers herbal teas from the garden, coffees, artisan lemonades, wines, craft beers, snacks and artisan ice creams.
  • Is there an escape game available at the botanical garden?
    Yes, there is an outdoor escape game called 'Bota Game' available all year round in dry weather. It is designed for families with groups of 2 to 6 people, ideal from age 8, and costs CHF 30 per group. The game bag can be collected at the Villa reception.