Enea Baummuseum
Open-air museum with around 50 rescued trees, often over 100 years old, and contemporary sculpture in a park on the Upper Lake Zurich.
No sound? Check your device’s silent switch.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Enea Tree Museum was established in 2010 on the grounds of Enzo Enea's landscape architecture firm in Rapperswil-Jona. The idea: fully grown trees that were due to make way for construction projects elsewhere are rescued, replanted and shown as a living collection. According to the operator, it is the only tree museum in the world. It lies in a park of around 75,000 square metres on the Upper Lake of Lake Zurich, which also includes an arboretum with several thousand woody plants and the working landscape of the tree nursery.
At the centre are about 50 rescued trees, some over 100 years old, arranged in designed paths and spaces. Since 2013, contemporary sculptures by renowned artists have also been shown in the park, entering into a dialogue with trees, plants and landscape; the names shown include Richard Erdman, Jaume Plensa, Ugo Rondinone and Sylvie Fleury. Klaus Littmann's walk-in "Arena for a Tree" has found its permanent home here.
The park also includes a reception building, a Victorian orangery and a tea house, which can also be hired for events. The museum is open on weekdays and Saturdays; there is an annual ticket and tours on request.
Highlights
- Around 50 rescued trees, some over 100 years old
- Contemporary sculptures in the park, since 2013
- "Arena for a Tree" by Klaus Littmann
- Victorian orangery and tea house
- Annual ticket, with five trees planted for every ticket
Permanent exhibition
- Enea Baummuseum – Around 50 rescued trees, some over 100 years old, in a designed park, complemented by sculptures by contemporary artists.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Enea GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | CHF 12Groups of 10 or more, students, people with disabilities, children from 12 years |
| Children & teens | CHF 12Children from 12 years; rules for younger children not published |
| Visitors with disabilities | CHF 12People with disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 12 |
| Groups (10+ people) | CHF 12 per personfrom 10 people |
| Annual ticket | CHF 80Valid for one year from the date of purchase, unlimited admission; for every ticket, five trees are planted via the Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation Switzerland |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Buechstrasse West · 100 m
Bus 995 from Jona station to the Buechstrasse West stop (Mon–Sat every half hour), from there 100 metres on foot; bus 622 from Rapperswil station to the St. Dionys stop (daily every half hour), from there around 1 kilometre on foot.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 200 guests.
Available for hire are the reception building (20 to 200 people), the orangery in the tree museum (113 m²), the tea house and open-air areas.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography is permitted for private purposes only. |
| Good to know | Tours are possible on request. Dogs are allowed in the tree museum; dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the grounds. |
