Did you know that you don't have to go to Holland to see a magnificent tulip bloom? The town of Morges located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland celebrates this flower every year in spring. We have listed for you 3 good reasons to go to the Morges Tulip Festival.
Every spring, as soon as the weather gets milder, nature lovers gather in the canton of Vaud to admire thousands of tulips in bloom.
On the occasion of the Tulip Festival held between early April and mid-May (from April 1 to May 14, 2023 this year), the charming commune of Morges on the shores of Lake Geneva is adorned with not less than 140,000 tulips.
The first of the 3 good reasons to participate in these festivities that last more than 40 days is therefore to discover the canton of Vaud in bloom.
Whether you have a garden or not, you can only be amazed by the flowers with multiple colors that decorate the streets of Morges and the Parc de l'Indépendance.
The second of the 3 good reasons to go to the Morges Tulip Festival is to follow a tradition that dates back to 1971!
Initially organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vaud horticultural society, this festival has successfully endured until today and continues to be carried on by the Morges Fleur du Léman association.
A true local institution, this festival is an event that brings together several generations. Every spring, apprentice horticulturists plant thousands of tulips under the watchful eye of their teachers to transform the city into an incredible rainbow of flowers.
Among the visitors too, all generations gather on the shores of Lake Geneva to enjoy the colors and scents of these tulips with the Alpine chain and the majestic Mont Blanc as a backdrop.
The last of the 3 good reasons to go to the Morges Tulip Festival in the canton of Vaud is the opportunity to take home tulip bulbs for your garden.
When the town of Morges puts on its spring clothes, many gardeners go there to unearth rare bulbs and learn a thousand and one gardening tips.
The festival is an opportunity to highlight a whole quality sector, with the possibility for visitors to meet horticulturists and tulip enthusiasts.
Garden-loving visitors will be able to unearth precious bulbs for planting at the bulb sale (organized on May 16, 2023 this year) or order the varieties on display online. But beware: delivery is provided exclusively in Switzerland.
Floral art workshops (for a fee) will be held on April 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and on April 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A potters' market will be held on April 15 and 16 and the bulb sale will take place on May 16.
To learn more about the detailed program of the festival, we invite you to visit the official website below.
Visitors of all ages, gardeners or not, flower lovers or simply curious are welcome. Don't hesitate to take public transportation to get there as the festival is accessible by boat from Lausanne, Rolle, Nyon and Geneva!
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