Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva
Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève
A large botanical garden on the north shore of the lake, free to enter, with greenhouses, a rock garden and a small zoo that is great for families.
The Geneva Botanical Garden lies on the north shore of the lake, between the Palais des Nations and the water. Covering about 28 hectares, it holds roughly 14,000 plant species. The garden includes tropical and temperate greenhouses, an alpine rock garden, and areas devoted to medicinal and aromatic plants, along with a small zoo housing deer, flamingos and other animals, which is very child-friendly. Entry is free. Opening hours are roughly 08:00–19:30 in summer and 09:30–17:00 in winter, and the greenhouses keep shorter hours. From the city centre, take bus 1, 11 or 25, or walk along the lake for about 30 minutes. It can be linked with the Palais des Nations and the Red Cross Museum along a single route.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–19:30; winter approx. 09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Palais des Nations
- Musée Ariana
- Broken Chair
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
- Bains des Pâquis
- Brunswick Monument
- Jet d'Eau
- Flower Clock & Jardin Anglais