In summer the garden is tended by a staff of four assisted by one part-time employee and members of the society.
Scientific interests are the province of committee member Prof. Dr. Markus Fischer, Professor for Plant Ecology at the University of Bern and his team.
Jasmin Senn
Head Gardener
In the Alpine Garden since 2007
Home: Matten, near Interlaken Favourite flower: Auricula Hobbies: Travelling, nature, sport
Ursula Rufer
Gardener
In the Alpine Garden since 2022
Home: Brienz Favourite flower: Alpine Poppy Hobbies: Hiking, family, my dog
Elsbeth Honegger
Gardener
In the Alpine Garden since 2013
Home: Naters Favourite flower: King of the Alps Hobbies: Plants, being out and about in the mountains
Reto Affentranger
Garden attendant
In the Alpine Garden since 2024
Home: Matten b. I. Favourite flower: Heart-leaved Globularia Hobbies: Cycling, climbing, woodworking
Marcel Pfister
Garden attendant
In the Alpine Garden since 2023
Home: Niederried Favourite flower: Arnika Hobbies: Hiking, sport
The Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden is supported by its members and by donations. Become a member and help to secure the future of the Alpine Garden!
