Skutulentensammlung, entrance

Sukkulenten-Sammlung

Zürich


Zürich is home to one of the largest collections of succulents in the world: more than 4500 species from more than 78 families. With seven greenhouses, an outdoor rockery, plus cacti, agaves, aloes and pennyworts in all manner of shapes, spikes and stature, the Succulent Plant Collection is free and full of surprises.

Transportation

  • tram: 7 to Brunaustrasse

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