Merian Gardens
The Merian Gardens are a beautiful botanical garden, a historic park and a carefully designed place for relaxation on the outskirts of the city of Basel. They draw visitors all year round with their stunning array of blooms, unique variety of plants and impressive botanical collections.
Beschreibung
If you take your time, there is a surprising variety of things to discover in the 18-hectare park, such as the magical rhododendron valley, the English garden, the protected dry grasslands, horticultural areas with rare vegetables, delicate snowdrops, clematis in all shapes and colours and Europe's largest collection of irises, with around 1,500 historic species. The Merian Gardens have been shaped by numerous individuals over the last century. Impressive architecture, listed manor houses and gardens steeped in history are all witnesses of an eventful past. Restaurant Iris in the Neue Scheune, or New Barn, offers fresh cuisine every day – from breakfast to lunch, cakes and aperitifs. The café in Villa Merian, built in 1711, opens when the weather is fine. Offering a wonderful view of the English Garden, it’s the perfect place to relax.
Kontakt
Adresse
Merian Gärten
Vorder Brüglingen 5
4052 Basel