Botanical Garden of the University of Bern
Botanischer Garten Bern
A botanical garden beside the Aare below Lorraine Bridge, with an alpine rock garden, greenhouses and river views. Free admission.
Moved to its current site in 1859, the roughly two-hectare garden holds about 5,500 plant species. Its alpine rock garden is the highlight, and there are also a tropical palm greenhouse, a succulent house and orchids. The grounds slope down to the Aare, making it a peaceful place for a stroll. Admission is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from the train station, across Lorraine Bridge.
Opening hours
Summer 08:00–17:30; shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Kunstmuseum Bern
- Kornhaus & Kornhauskeller
- Käfigturm
- Kindlifresserbrunnen & Old Town Fountains
- Zytglogge
- Federal Palace & Bundesplatz
- Old City of Bern & Arcades
- Einsteinhaus