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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 14, 2025.

Hibernation
The Alpine Garden is in hibernation and left to the mountain hare. The Schynige Platte Railway will be in service  from 14th June 2025.

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Plant of the week

Rosa pendulina

Alpine Rose

Family: Rosaceae
Bloom: June-July, Rose hips in October
Findable in the garden: Everywhere in the garden

 

    Plant of the week

    Rosa pendulina

    Alpine Rose

    Family: Rosaceae
    Bloom: June-July, Rose hips in October
    Findable in the garden: Everywhere in the garden

     

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