Tulip Festival
A Floral Event in the Heart of Morges.
Tulip Festival 2026 – Under the Theme “Tales and Legends”
From 27 March to 10 May 2026
Morges welcomes you to the Tulip Festival, a must-see spring event featuring more than 140,000 flowers and around 350 varieties of tulips, beautifully displayed in the Parc de l’Indépendance and throughout the city streets.
From 27 March to 10 May 2026, discover this year’s enchanting edition under the theme “Tales and Legends”. Between spectacular blooms and magical worlds, let yourself be carried away into a poetic and imaginative experience.
Organised by the association Morges Fleur du Léman, this festival celebrates the beauty of flowers and nature. It continues throughout the year with the Dahlia Festival, which takes place annually from July to October.
The peak of tulip bloom is typically expected around mid-April.
Tulip Festival 2024
Program
Tulip Festival 2026 Programme
A rich and varied programme awaits you, for young and old, throughout the Tulip Festival 2026!Stay tuned for the full programme of activities, workshops, and special events, available early in 2026. Get ready for a magical experience, centered around fairy tales and legends, in the heart of Parc de l'Indépendance!
In the meantime, take note of the key events not to be missed:
- Friday, April 24, 2026
Support Meal
A friendly gathering to support the Morges Fleur du Léman association and contribute to the success of the event.
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Tulip Bulb Sale
A unique opportunity to take home high-quality tulip bulbs to brighten your garden.
Practical information
Practical Information - Tulip Festival 2026
1. Access and Admission
- Free access: The Parc de l'Indépendance, the quays, and the flower gardens are open to the public free of charge as they are public parks.
- Donations welcome: The event is organized by the Morges Fleur du Léman association. Donations can be made in the donation boxes to support this wonderful initiative.
2. Catering
Dôme du TerroirA local dining area at the heart of the Tulip Festival, located in Parc de l'Indépendance, Morges.
- Weekend brunches: Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Group reservations: By email at fetedelatulipe@traiteurdelacote.ch (for groups of 10 or more)
- Privatization available: Ideal for company meals, birthdays, or special events.
Several stands in Parc de l'Indépendance offer local products and regional flavors.
3. Accessibility
The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility:- Three accessible sanitary facilities
- Reserved parking spaces near the swimming pool
- Obstacles-free quays leading to Parc de Vertou
- Several accessible restaurants for your comfort
4. Dogs
- Allowed: Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
5. Information & Souvenirs
Information point: Available in Parc de l'Indépendance, next to the Morges Fleur du Léman shop, for any questions or to purchase souvenirs from the event.
6. Public Transport
We encourage the use of public transport: The event is easily accessible by public transportation.
Practical Information for Coach Operators
1. Tips for an Enjoyable Visit
- Best time to visit: We recommend planning your visit preferably during the week, around mid-April. This period will allow you to enjoy a more pleasant experience with fewer crowds.
2. Announce Your Visit in Advance
- To ensure the best possible welcome and facilitate your arrival, please inform the Tourism Office of your visit in advance.
3. Parking and Drop-off Zone
- Free parking for coach operators: A dedicated and free parking area is available for you to park your coach.
- Drop-off zone: A designated area for passenger drop-off is also available.
4. Catering
- Coach Operator Menu: We offer a special menu for coach operators at an excellent price-quality ratio.
Support the Festival
In order to continue to organise these two flower shows, the Association needs your help in various ways.
For an annual fee of CHF 30.00 (or CHF 50.00 per couple), become a member of the Association Morges Fleur du Léman. As a member, you will receive 10% off souvenirs during the Tulip Festival and a voucher for 4 tubers at the Dahlia Festival. To join, please write to: info@fetedelatulipe.ch.
The association is always looking for helping hands to welcome visitors during activities, provide information at the chalet-shop, sell souvenirs, give directions, and distribute catalogs. For more information, please contact: info@fetedelatulipe.ch.
We are continuously seeking sponsors for upcoming editions. As a sponsor, the non-profit Association Morges Fleur du Léman offers various benefits. For further details, please write to: info@fetedelatulipe.ch.
You can also support the association by making a donation via the QR code below or using the following details: IBAN: CH13 0076 7000 E509 5749 2 Recipient: Morges Fleur du Léman, CP 154, 1110 Morges. Please indicate “Donation” in the payment reference.
Donor
You can also make a donation to the Association via the QR code below or using the following details: Please make sure to indicate "Donation" when making your payment.Support the Tulip Festival Association!
- Period: March 31st to May 5th
- Delivery: Directly to your home (Morges + surrounding area)
- Price: 150.–
Our Sponsors
The Tulip Festival 2025 is made possible through the generous collaboration of our sponsors. Their support allows us to offer a high-quality event and share the beauty of the tulips with you. We warmly thank them for their commitment and contribution to the success of this floral celebration.
Sound & Light Show :
S&L 50e
CARAC interview of Véronique Hermanjat, President of Morges fleur du Léman :
Interview
Bulbs planting
Find out how the Tulip Festival bulbs are planted
In January of the previous year of each Tulip Festival, the gardeners of the City of Morges draw up the plans for the beds between January and March, taking into account the flowering period of the varieties present in the same bed, so that it is homogeneous and successful.Competition for the design of flowerbeds: as part of a 2nd year course, the landscape gardening, horticulture and nursery apprentices of the Morges vocational training centre must each design a tulip bed. From the 100 creations of the apprentices, a jury selects a certain number of beds which will then be planted in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Two beds are also designed and planted by young people from Le Repuis and by employees of the Lavigny garden workshop, two associations for young people in difficulty or with disabilities.
April, during the festival: the City's employees study the beds to see if the compositions and assemblages they have created are a success or not. Each year, around 200 new varieties are chosen to present new flowers to visitors.
September-October of each year: the city gardeners start planting the tulip bulbs. First, they lay out the beds according to the plans. Then they remove the grass, plough the soil and level the beds. The bulbs are first placed with the future stem upwards and then buried to a depth of about three times the size of the bulb. Schools come to help the gardeners during the planting of the bulbs, so that they can learn about this exciting job.
Association Morges Fleur du Léman
The "Morges Fleur du Léman" NPO organization was founded in 2012. It organizes the annual Tulip Festival and Dahlia Festival. The organization receives a subsidy from the City of Morges and support from the Office of Parks and Promenades.
However, it must fund 80% of the floral event budget through its own revenues, including sponsorship, flower bed sponsorships, bulb and tuber sales, activities, support dinners, raffles, promotional items, and donations, in order to continue offering these floral displays for free. A volunteer committee oversees the organization, supported by a project manager, an event assistant (equivalent to 110%), and more than 80 volunteers. The organization also hosts a dozen private members who meet annually during the General Assembly in June.
You can find the constitution of the committee and the association's bylaws in the attached PDF documents.
WORLD TULIP AWARD
In October 2024, the Morges Fleur du Léman NPO organization traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, to represent the Tulip Festival of Morges at the World Tulip Summit. Our flower festival had the honor of winning the award for Best Public Festival.
VAUD AMBASSADEUR
Launched in 2022, the VAUD AMBASSADEUR community brings together Vaud-based businesses, producers and entrepreneurs. Its ambition? To create a dynamic of encounters and development opportunities in order to generate unprecedented synergies.Labelled according to 23 criteria, these institutions shine together and proudly display the colours of the VAUD brand. They share common values that embody Vaud's excellence and contribute to the canton's identity and reputation.
The Morges Fleur du Léman association was awarded the VAUD AMBASSADEUR label in September 2023 for its two flower shows.
VAUD'S INTANGIBLE HERITAGE
Intangible heritage - or living traditions - encompasses oral traditions, customs, festivals and the skills and know-how of craftspeople.SERAC's Heritage Unit manages the Cantonal Inventory of Intangible Heritage and supervises the work of the Cantonal Commission for Movable and Intangible Heritage (CCPMI). The CCPMI recommends grants from the Cantonal Movable and Intangible Heritage Fund and submits them to the Head of the Department of Culture, Infrastructure and Human Resources (DCIRH) for a decision.
For information about the Tulip Festival, click here.
MANIFESTATION-VERTE.CH
This is a platform offering recommendations and tools for organising an event in a sustainable way.The current platform was created in 2017 from the merger of CI Manifestation Verte and ecosport.ch. CI Manifestation Verte was founded in 2006 by cantons and towns and focused on the theme of waste. Ecosport.ch was created in 2001 with the sponsorship of the federal offices and Swiss Olympic, and was dedicated to greater sustainability in sports events. Thanks to this merger, the platform has been able to bring together key skills and offer invaluable support to Swiss events of all kinds. The Summit Foundation supports the development of the platform in French-speaking Switzerland.
You can find out more about the positioning of the Tulip Festival here.
SWISSTAINABLE
Switzerland has long been a key player in sustainability, even if it is sometimes overlooked. Leading many international rankings, the country is recognized for its efforts in sustainable development. With the new sustainability strategy launched by Switzerland Tourism (ST) and the entire tourism sector, the country now aims to become a global leader in sustainable tourism. The Swisstainable label reflects this commitment and rewards tourism stakeholders who implement responsible and environmentally-friendly practices.
WORLD TULIP SOCIETY
The "World Tulip Society" is an association whose aim is to bring together all those involved with the tulip in parks and festivals around the world, as well as distributors and artists who have taken the flower as their model.Every two years, the members of this association gather at the World Tulip Summit. This summit is an opportunity to discuss and celebrate the tulip and its history, and to forge links between the various players involved in the tulip theme.
The Morges Tulip Festival has been awarded the 2019 World Tulip Destination Worth Travelling For.
