Step into a Living Museum: Basel’s Historic Botanical Garden in Summer

#summervacay **🌿 Why Visit in Summer?** - **Tropical Oasis**: Escape the heat in the **Palm House** with its steamy rainforest vibes. - **Alpine Garden in Bloom**: Rare high-altitude flowers peak July–August. - **Free & Peaceful**: A shaded retreat from Basel’s busy streets. **📍 Location:** - **University of Basel** (next to the Spalentor medieval gate). - **Address**: Schönbeinstrasse 6, 4056 Basel. **⏰ Hours & Admission:** - **Open daily** 8:00–18:00 (greenhouses close at 17:00). - **Free entry** (donations welcome). **🔍 Hidden Gems:** 1. **Carnivorous Plants**: Seek out Venus flytraps in the **Victoria House**. 2. **Medicinal Herb Garden**: 500+ species used in pharmacy history. 3. **300-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree**: Planted when the garden was founded (1589!). **🚶♂️ Cool Nearby:** - **Spalentor**: Snap pics of Basel’s most iconic gate. - **Mittlere Brücke**: 5-min walk to Rhine River dips. **Pro Tip:** Combine with the **Tinguely Museum** (quirky kinetic art + AC!).