Schynige Platte Alpine Garden

Perched on a mountain ridge at 2,000 meters above sea level, the Schynige Platte Alpine Garden is a living museum of alpine flora. The garden showcases over 600 species of plants native to the Swiss Alps, arranged in natural rock gardens and meadows. Visitors can wander along well-marked trails that wind through the garden, with interpretive signs explaining the plants' adaptations and uses. The setting is breathtaking: panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks frame the garden, and the air is crisp and thin. The garden is a peaceful retreat from the busier tourist spots, offering a chance to see rare flowers like edelweiss and gentian in their natural habitat. The experience is both educational and meditative, with the sound of cowbells and the scent of alpine herbs adding to the ambiance.

Don't miss

• Over 600 alpine plant species, including edelweiss and alpine roses
• Panoramic views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the garden paths
• Guided tours available in summer (check schedule)
• The historic Schynige Platte Hotel nearby for refreshments

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Schynige Platte Alpine Garden

Cheapest way inSchynige Platte Cogwheel Railway Return Ticket4.7★ · 84 travelers1-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$81 per personSee dates →Most bookedTandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken5★ · 1,764 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$240 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleFrom Interlaken: Private Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen Tour4.5★ · 13 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$407 per personSee dates →