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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 Schynige Platte is open from June 15th to October 20th, 2024.
We are looking forward to your visit.

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Plant of the week

Allium victorialis

Alpine Leek

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Bloom: June–August
Findable in the garden: General Garden

Calendar week 30

Plant of the week

Linum alpinum

Alpine Flax

Family: Linaceae
Bloom: June-July
Findable in the garden: General Garden

Calendar week 29

Plant of the week

Paradisea liliastrum

St. Brunos Lily

Family: Asparagaceae
Bloom: June-July
Findable in the garden: Blue Sesleria scree

Calendar week 28

    Plant of the week

    Allium victorialis

    Alpine Leek

    Family: Amaryllidaceae
    Bloom: June–August
    Findable in the garden: General Garden

    Calendar week 30

    Plant of the week

    Linum alpinum

    Alpine Flax

    Family: Linaceae
    Bloom: June-July
    Findable in the garden: General Garden

    Calendar week 29

    Plant of the week

    Paradisea liliastrum

    St. Brunos Lily

    Family: Asparagaceae
    Bloom: June-July
    Findable in the garden: Blue Sesleria scree

    Calendar week 28

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