The Gardens of Vullierens Castle

31 August 2021

The gardens of Vullierens Castle (Canton of Vaud) are unique in Switzerland. With views of Lake Geneva and the Alps, the castle is set within a park of over 30 hectares.

The castle originated in the thirteenth century and underwent reconstruction in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, adopting its current architectural style.

Initially dedicated to irises, more than 400 varieties bloom in spring. Today, the park is a floral paradise with nine themed gardens and centuries-old trees. Eighty-five contemporary sculptures are displayed in the park.

Doreen Bovet, the current owner’s mother, created a new garden on the chateau estate in 1950. She came from San Francisco (United States) and was passionate about irises. Sixty-five years ago, she planted her first plant. Today, it is one of the most important gardens in Europe.

The nine themed gardens take their names from the English language as a tribute to the founder. The garden is open every weekend from August 28 to October 31 in autumn.

(Source and further information: www.chateauvullierens.ch).