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Welcome to the Botanical Alpine
Garden Schynige Platte

Competence Centre for the Swiss Alpine Flora

Experience and enjoy the Botanical Alpine Garden with stunning views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau!

A unique attraction displaying around 800 species of plants native to the Swiss Alps growing in their natural communities. A site of scientific research and nature conservation at 1967 metres above sea level, which also gives visitors a closer look at the beauty, wealth and secrets of Alpine flora.

The Alpine Garden is in hibernation and is left to the black grouse and mountain hares.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Schynige Platte from June 21, 2025.

Season Opening 2025
On Saturday, 21th June 2025, the Botanical Alpine Garden Schynige Platte will start its new season. The plants in the Alpine Garden are blooming be...

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Plant of the week

Primula auricula

Auricula

Family: Primulaceae
Bloom: May-June
Findable in the garden:Calcareous Rock

Calendar week 25

    Plant of the week

    Primula auricula

    Auricula

    Family: Primulaceae
    Bloom: May-June
    Findable in the garden:Calcareous Rock

    Calendar week 25

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