Blooming oases in Switzerland: discover the most beautiful gardens and blooming spots🌷
17.04.2024
Lying in a meadow between colourful flowers with a picnic blanket and yummy snacks listening to the birds chirping... What a perfect spring getaway! We have compiled a list of blooming spots, parks and hiking trails throughout Switzerland for you to enjoy spring to its fullest.
Enchanting flowers on Lake Geneva
Let us share with you our three tips for Lake Geneva. Take a walk along the lakeside promenade stretching from Vevey to Chillon to immerse yourself in jazz music, exotic flowers and palm trees.
Vullierens Castle is just 10 minutes away from Morges and boasts stunning views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Over 400 species of flowers bloom across a 30 hectare garden during the spring. Flowers are also available for sale.
Lakeside promenade © Hôtel du Léman
© Château Vullierens
The hilly landscape above Montreux and Vevey is famous for its daffodil meadows, which bloom between late May and early June. As the trails vary in altitude, the daffodils bloom accordingly. We recommend taking a look at the online interactive map to find out where daffodils in bloom are located.
Recommended hotels on Lake Geneva
Astra Hotel Vevey****(s)
Only a few steps away from the old town, the train station and Lake Geneva, the 4-star Hotel Astra Vevey is the perfect starting point for exploring Montreux & Vevey Riviera or hiking through the picturesque vineyards of Lavaux.
Modern Times ****
The Modern Times Hotel Vevey, which opened in 2016, is dedicated to Charlie Chaplin, probably one of the greatest pioneers of the cinema industry. The hotel features a restaurant with an outdoor grill, a terrace with natural pond and an upscale bar.
Park Seleger Moor Rifferswil
Thousands of rhododendron and azalea flowers of all colours bloom across 12 hectares in spring. Lilies adorn the grounds until August, and the park takes on a romantic glow in autumn when the light and colourful foliage add to the magical atmosphere. Visitors can relax on the benches, around the fire place and in the cosy park restaurant.
© Park Seleger Moor
Recommended hotel near Seleger Moores
Gasthof Pizzeria Weingarten**
This stylish inn and pizzeria in the heart of the Säuliamt region will spoil you with love and dedication - and has been doing so for 35 years. Your hosts Anita & Andreas Häberling as well as their team are looking forward to your visit!
Merian Gardens Basel
The Merian Gardens comprise a lush botanical garden, a heritage park and a lovingly designed outdoor space on teh outskirts of Basel. Visitors flock here all year round to admire their lavish floral splendour, impressive botanical displays and unique variety of plants. The Villa Merian, built in 1711, is now home to the Café Merian. Admission to the gardens is free of charge for all visitors.
Hoteltipps am Genfersee
Recommended in Basel
NEW: Hotel Märthof Basel****
Our partner hotels now include the charming Hotel Märthof located in the centre of Basel's old town. This is the perfect starting point for exploring the city's authentic lifestyle. The rooftop terrace and the hotel's in-house wellness area are available to all hotel guests. The Bohemia restaurant with its boulevard terrace on the ground floor is the perfect place to relax whilst marvelling at the colourful hustle and bustle on the Marktplatz or to indulge in culinary delights from the bar overlooking the vibrant Eisengasse.
Apple trail Altnau
The Altnau Apple Trail turns hiking into a fun and educational experience thanks to the interactive information stations and installations along the way. The apple groves can be explored on foot, by bicycle or in a horse-drawn carriage via three themed routes. Apple blossom season is from April to May.
© myswitzerland
Recommended hotel in Thurgau
Hotel De Charme Römerhof ***
This small, charming boutique hotel features an elegant gastronomic restaurant which has been awarded by Gault Millau, as well as a magnificent sundeck overlooking the old town walls of Arbon. The Römerhof is the perfect starting point for cycling tours, cultural outings and sightseeing visits to the region's many attractions.
Kamelienpark Locarno
The magnificent Camellia Park in Locarno comprises a multitude of flowerbeds that form a kind of labyrinth in which visitors stroll amongst the plants surrounded by nature, singing birds and lapping waves. The park was recently awarded the "Gardens of Excellence" prize by the International Camellia Society and is listed among the Gardens of Switzerland. Admission to the park is free for all visitors.
Recommended hotel in Locarno
Hotel La Palma au Lac ****
Hotel La Palma au Lac is a true haven for nature lovers and sun seekers. Located in a sunny spot on the lakeside promenade of Muralto, the hotel boasts magnificent views. Sample the finest culinary delights in the hotel's in-house restaurant La Palma.
Wishing you a wonderful April and a memorable flowering season!
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