Plants are grown in the city nursery's production facility: from cut flowers and vegetable seedlings to potted plants. The park with its sand garden and large trees invites you to relax and take a stroll. An exotic world of plants can be discovered in the palm, tropical and subtropical house. Grün Stadt Zürich also runs an education centre, a platform for exhibitions, courses and events on green topics, in the unique ambience of the city nursery. The site is ideal for combining theory and practice. What is learnt in the seminar rooms can be put into practice outdoors.
Whether dragonflies, hedgehogs or goldfinches – numerous animal species live right in the heart of the city. Wild plants such as meadow sage and wild roses ...
until 03.01.2027
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
A break in the garden
Coffee, tea, a cosy chat and a little something special: seeds for next year!
The garden and nature are taking a break. Time for a cosy chat!
Once a month ...
12.11.2026
14:00
More dates available
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
A break from gardening in November
Tea, coffee, a cosy chat and a talk on compost – a material teeming with life.
The garden and nature are at rest. Time for a cosy chat!
Once a month at the ...
12.11.2026
14:00
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
Walking tour: ‘Interconnected Nature – A Liveable City’
How can we create valuable habitats for nature and people in the city? A guided tour of the exhibition.
Whether dragonflies, hedgehogs or goldfinches – ...
14.11.2026
11:00
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
Films for Future: Every Little Thing
A documentary about the rescue of injured hummingbirds, featuring spectacular slow-motion footage.
Terry Masear rescues hummingbirds in Los Angeles and ...
16.11.2026
17:30
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
Spiders in winter – masters of survival
A fascinating search for clues. See the spiders of our city with new eyes.
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many animals face the challenge ...
16.11.2026
18:30
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
Tropical show houses and historic park
The municipal horticultural centre features three plant showhouses and a park covering around 7,000 m², which are open to the public all year round.
The ...
