For a magical garden experience
Garden Rules
Welcome to the Merian Gardens. You are visiting a living museum. To protect our valuable plants, wild and farm animals and for the benefit of all visitors seeking rest, the following garden rules apply:
- Private property
The Merian Gardens are situated on the private estate of the Christoph Merian Foundation. Please follow the instructions of our employees.
- Traffic ban for motor vehicles
Bicycle traffic is permitted on the main pathways, albeit only at walking pace. Give way to pedestrians. - No dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are permitted.
- No picking or harvesting
Collecting and harvesting seeds, fruits and vegetables and picking or digging out plants qualifies as theft and will be prosecuted
- Stay off meadows and garden beds
Garden beds, woody plants and unmown meadows must not be entered. Remain on pathways in the conservation areas.
- Do not feed animals
Farm animals and wild animals must not be fed.
- Avoid noise
Amplifiers, loudspeakers and loud music are not allowed in the outside spaces.
- Use waste bins
Keep the gardens clean and refrain from littering. Disposing of household waste is forbidden.
- No fire
Open fires and barbecuing are not allowed on the premises. All fireworks are forbidden.
- No flyers and posters
The right to display information, provide informational material and put up posters, displays and signposts is reserved to the Merian Gardens.
- No ball games
Flying balls, frisbee discs and similar objects pose a threat to our valuable plants and are therefore not permitted.
- No drones
Drones are not permitted in the Merian Gardens.
- Filming and photographing for commercial purposes is subject to approval
Please refer to the secretariat of the Merian Gardens.
The Merian Gardens are open daily from 8 am until sunset. Admission is free.
The gardens are closed at nighttime. After closing time, visitors can leave the premises via the night exit at the Entrance St. Jakob.
We wish you an inspiring garden visit
Questions
Any questions? We are happy to help:
info@meriangaerten. or ch
T 061 319 97 80 (during office hours)