Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten)

Located beside the famous Lion Monument, the Glacier Garden ranks amongst the oldest attractions in Switzerland.
Discovered in 1872, the glacial potholes date back to the Ice Age. A lush park was soon established to
complement these remnants of the distant past. A stroll to the observation tower offers views of the town and
the mountains. The Chalet-style Schweizerhaus, now heritage protected, houses exhibitions of geological and
historical interest. F. L. Pfyffer’s 18th century terrain model of Switzerland is the world’s oldest large-scale
landscape relief. And finally, for more than a hundred years, visitors of all ages have considered the Alhambra
mirror maze to be the highpoint of a visit to the Glacier Garden.
Entrance includes the Natural Monument, Museum, Million Year Show, Special Exhibitions, Mirror Maze and a
printed guide book.
Getting there
The attraction is approx. 15 minutes’ walk from the railway station or Old Town or buses 1, 19, 22 or 23 from
the railway station (Stop: Löwenplatz)