--- title: "Botanical Garden Bad Schandau" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/bad-schandau-botanical-garden" description: "The botanical garden was established in 1902 and is one of the oldest of its kind in the region. It is located on the steep slope of the Ostrauer Berg in the Kirnitzschtal valley and uses the natural hillside location for a variety of site conditions.Over an area of around 6,100 m², the garden displays characteristic plants of Saxon Switzerland. These include typical rock and forest communities as well as vegetation in damp, shady locations.The collection is supplemented by species from comparable mountain regions in Europe, Asia and North America. The selection of plants gives a comprehensive impression of the flora of cool, humid climate zones.Botanical tours are offered on Thursdays between mid-May and September. Ecological relationships and special plant species are clearly explained.Guest card Saxon SwitzerlandGuest card holders receive a discount of €1 on their admission price." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3457425/3f65c5469de397564427aec84dd726c88fd9ce809e3425905b9fa6a55ecfba62/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Botanical Garden Bad Schandau ============================= - Park/garden Entrance to the Bad Schandau Botanical Garden with steps, green fence and lush vegetation. Stone path amidst the lush greenery of the botanical garden in Bad Schandau, framed by ferns. Winding paths lead through a lush green landscape in the Bad Schandau Botanical Gardens. Swamp hornwort plant shield in a botanical garden, surrounded by foliage and sunlight. Small mountain garden with plants from Saxon Switzerland and cool, damp regions worldwide, idyllically situated on a steep slope in Bad Schandau. The botanical garden was established in 1902 and is one of the oldest of its kind in the region. It is located on the steep slope of the Ostrauer Berg in the Kirnitzschtal valley and uses the natural hillside location for a variety of site conditions. Over an area of around 6,100 m², the garden displays characteristic plants of Saxon Switzerland. These include typical rock and forest communities as well as vegetation in damp, shady locations. The collection is supplemented by species from comparable mountain regions in Europe, Asia and North America. The selection of plants gives a comprehensive impression of the flora of cool, humid climate zones. Botanical tours are offered on Thursdays between mid-May and September. Ecological relationships and special plant species are clearly explained. Guest card holders receive a discount of €1 on their admission price. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings March to October Daily 9:00 - 19:00 Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus route: 241 Kirnitzschtalbahn Bus stop: Botanical Garden Footpath approx.: 2 minutes Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Leisure railway - Museum/art collection - Information centre in national park 19.18 km - Hiking 2.85 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Park/garden - Worth seeing - Tours 19.18 km - Hiking 9.07 km - Hiking 10.72 km - Winter hikes Contact Ostrauer Berg 2 01814 Bad Schandau