Accessible many months and always worth a visit

The Vullierens Gardens in the Morges hills are an absolute oasis of beauty. The chateau, with its view over Lake Geneva and the Alps, is the precious guardian of 30 hectares of gardens which are covered with flowers, mainly irises. Open during the iris flowering season – from May to mid-June – the garden is a riot of color with more than 50,000 flowers representing more than 400 varieties. Although the house itself is not open to the public, the gardens have a lot to offer, with a collection of about 85 sculptures which changes every year, local wine tastings and a restaurant serving delicious meals and Sunday brunch. The Château is open until the end of October.

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The Rose Garden is one of the most beautiful parks in Bern and offers an unrivaled view over the rooftops of the historic Old Town and the river. Whether you stroll slowly through the park, read a book on a bench, share a picnic with friends, or simply sit on a garden wall, the Rose Garden’s relaxed atmosphere invites visitors to stay a while. Although its name suggests otherwise, the Rose Garden is also known for its variety of flower species. Over 400 types of roses and irises as well as 28 different rhododendrons flourish all over the park. An enchanting water lily pond with fountain and the large, open grassy areas give the park a spacious fee.

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The Papiliorama and Nocturama tropical gardens are home to plants and animals from the tropics. Countless animal species animate the jungle, in which just as many different plant species grow. In addition, over 1000 exotic butterflies and rare hummingbirds can be observed. The Nocturama is a worldwide unique exhibition: the translucent roof of the dome filters the natural daylight and creates a full moon night atmosphere inside. The reversed day and night rhythm makes it possible to take a nocturnal walk in the middle of the day and observe the nocturnal animals of the tropical forests. Since 1989 the Papiliorama has been running a nature reserve in Belize, Central America. Jungle Trek is an authentic copy of these rich tropical habitats and offers visitors an exciting hike through the tropical forest.

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The Kander Valley is situated in the mountain landscape of the Bernese Oberland. There, some of the most beautiful hiking trails in Switzerland are waiting to be discovered. In Kandersteg, right next to the historic «Ruedihus» inn, lies one of the five Ricola show gardens. The fascinating world of herbs invites you to rest and linger in an alpine setting. As you would expect, the Ricola show gardens focus on the 13 herbs that make Ricola’s herbal canies so unique. Other Ricola herb gardens can be found in Zermatt, Pontresina, Nenzlingen and Trogberg.

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The Merian Gardens are a magical place of beauty. The spacious botanical garden on the outskirts of Basel enchants with incredible plant diversity and lush blooms. In addition to the «Rhododendron Valley», an English Garden and the protected dry meadows, the iris collection is one of the absolute highlights. The modernly converted New Barn houses a restaurant with a view into the greenery. The gardens are open daily, and admission is free.

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The Hermitage in Arlesheim is a place of peace and quiet, reflection and strength. A walk through the English garden at the Hermitage is like walking into another world. It is a very special place filled with mysticism and tranquility. Numerous small natural caverns with romantic names serve as points of interest along the way: the Diana grotto, Apollo grotto, Proserpina grotto and Hermit’s grotto. The Apollo grotto was so named because of its topographical similarity to the area around Delphi and thus with the legend of the Oracle of Delphi. The buildings have been listed as historical monuments since 1999, and the grounds have also been made into a nature reserve.

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The signalized herb trail starts in the middle of Hergiswil. In the hilly Napf area, you hike across meadows and through forest and marvel at the variety of wildflowers and herbs. There are currently 3 themed trails: the herb trail, the milk-herb-cheese trail and the Chrüterhäxli-Lilli-Gwonderweg. On the herb trail wild herbs are described and there is currently still an herb garden. On the milk-herb-cheese trail there is, among other things, a nice herb memory. Children can find their way to the herbs by playing games. And, on the Chrüterhäxli-Lilli-Gwonderweg many wild herbs and trees are described in a child-friendly way.

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With about 130 plant varieties arranged according to homeopathic indications, the garden is not only an enrichment for homeopaths, but also for interested nature lovers, because it gives an insight into the diversity of medicinal plants. The SHI Homeopathy Garden is accessible at any time and can be discovered solo with the plant documentation provided. Each plant, its field of application and the parts used to prepare homeopathic remedies are briefly described therein. In addition, there is a test trail to deepen the acquired knowledge. It is worth visiting the homepage, as lectures are offered from time to time.

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The Brissago Islands are one of Ticino’s most magical places - a small subtropical paradise on Lake Maggiore that is easily accessible by boat. The Island to visit is the Isola Grande. Particularly striking are the areas with the Roman baths, the panoramic viewpoint at the extremity of the island, the thick reed grove, and the small beach. The excursion allows visitors to walk through typical habitats from the Australian, Asian, and African continents and, not to be missed, the section reserved for Mediterranean vegetation.

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From 14 years as a restaurateur and chef (with 14 Gault&Millau points) she has taken a wealth of experience with her to her Casa Merogusto in Malvaglia (Blenio Valley). There she shares her knowledge and passion with interested people. She regularly offers cooking courses for beginners and advanced cooks, as well as wild plant courses (spring), herb walks and culinary delight weeks. Learn more about the use of wild plants, herbs as well as edible flowers in the kitchen, about Slow-Food, Pro-Specie-Rara products and specialties of local producers.

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Parco Tassino is a wonderful place of tranquility. If you like roses and the English garden culture, you are in the right place. With an area of 21,000 square meters, this park is characterized by a wide avenue that leads up to the pink «Enderlin Tower» among centuries-old trees and evergreen magnolias. There you will find a panoramic terrace with a wide selection of shrub roses, offering a magnificent view of Monte Brè, part of the lake and over the city of Lugano.

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One of the largest and most important collections of succulent plants in seven greenhouses as well as in cold frames and a rockery under the open sky: over 4400 different species from 78 plant families are cultivated here, which is between a third and half of all known succulent plants. A fascinating panoply of shapes and colors invites visitors to embark on a tour of discovery and wonder, all year round. A sense of detail and variety is heightened. To protect plant diversity, the succulent plant collection has been exchanging seeds with over 200 botanical gardens from all over the world for more than 70 years.

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Sniffing the tropical air? Marvel at alien plants? Then let's go to the Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich. It is in the park of the former Villa Schönau in Riesbach. It is home to around 9000 different plant species from the most diverse climatic zones of the world on an area of around 53,000 square meters. The Botanical Garden is famous for its three show houses. Each house is dedicated to a specific climatic region (tropical rainforest, lowland rainforest, tropical dryland). A large meadow and a pond invite you to linger.

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The Chinese Garden is a gift from the city’s Chinese partner town of Kunming. The garden was given in thanks for the technical and scientific support provided with expanding drinking water supplies and urban drainage in Kunming. It was opened in 1994 and is considered one of the highest-ranking gardens outside of China. The garden is an intensive study of one of the main themes of Chinese culture, the «Three Friends in Winter». These are the pine, the bamboo, and the winter plum, which together brave the cold season. The inscriptions and paintings indicate the peculiarity of Yunnan's culture, in which manifold influences of different ethnic minorities merge with the traditional Han culture.

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Kartause Ittingen is not only an atmospheric location; it is also one of the region’s cultural highlights. The former monastery houses two museums featuring regional artists, world-class exhibits, seminars, and other unique events. The cultural program is complemented by the famous Ittingen Whitsun concerts and other musical offerings. A stroll in the massive rose gardens culminates in the cozy beer garden. Enjoy festive occasions in our excellent restaurant with products from our own farm and gardens.

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Often known as the rose town, Rapperswil is famous for its more than 20,000 roses that bloom from May to October. Today, in addition to many private rose gardens, four public ones adorn the old town of Rapperswil: the rose garden at the foot of the vineyard near the Capuchin monastery, the rose garden near the Einsiedlerhaus, the Mainaugärtchen on Hintergasse and the special section of highly fragrant rose bushes which is a garden for the visually challenged on the Schanz. The latter contains 1522 plants of 75 special scent varieties, all of which are signposted with Braille and normal letters.

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The museum – located in a beautiful 75’000 m2 park close to Lake Zürich in Rapperswil-Jona – shows many selected trees from the collection of the Swiss landscape architect and world-famous tree collector Enzo Enea. The tree museum features approx. 50 trees, representing more than 25 varieties, some of which are over 100 years old. The tree collection consists exclusively of species from our climate zone. Since 2013, contemporary sculptures by renowned artists are also being exhibited in the park and surroundings.

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The park Seleger Moor is a relaxing oasis and flower paradise. Hundreds of thousands of rhododendron and azalea flowers enchant visitors with their brilliant colors. If the weather is mild, the peonies begin to offer a resplendent riot of color as early as April. The splendid water lilies delight the eyes until August. The mystical fern garden with its many shades of green, is a panacea for relaxation of the senses. In autumn, the warmth of light and typical leaf colors envelops the park in a magical atmosphere.

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Tulips in spring, roses in summer and dahlias in autumn - in addition to these seasonal blossom highlights, Mainau Island has a variety of attractions and nature experiences in store. So, you can enjoy the season and let your soul dangle, participate in musical events, take part in the Count’s Island Festival, or experience the thrill of the high ropes course at first hand.

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