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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.

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Clay pots in the Alpine Garden
For our cultivation we only need clay pots that are sunk into the ground. Clay absorbs moisture, plastic does not.  
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  • Plant of the week

    Pinus cembra

    Swiss Stone Pine

    Family: Pinaceae
    Bloom: June-August
    Findable in the garden: View point

    Calendar week 39

  • Plant of the week

    Carlina acaulis ssp. caulescens

    Silver Thistle

    Family: Asteraceae
    Bloom: September-October
    Findable in the garden: Everywhere in the garden

    Calendar week 38

  • Plant of the week

    Gentiana asclepiadea

    Alp Willow Gentian

    Family: Gentianaceae
    Bloom: August-October
    Findable in the garden: Tall forbs

    Calendar week 37

    • Plant of the week

      Pinus cembra

      Swiss Stone Pine

      Family: Pinaceae
      Bloom: June-August
      Findable in the garden: View point

      Calendar week 39

    • Plant of the week

      Carlina acaulis ssp. caulescens

      Silver Thistle

      Family: Asteraceae
      Bloom: September-October
      Findable in the garden: Everywhere in the garden

      Calendar week 38

    • Plant of the week

      Gentiana asclepiadea

      Alp Willow Gentian

      Family: Gentianaceae
      Bloom: August-October
      Findable in the garden: Tall forbs

      Calendar week 37

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