Peter Colberg
Tulip Festival
The Tulip Festival 2025: "Water" at the heart of the bloom, from March 28 to May 11.
The Tulip Festival 2025: Dive into the world of "water" this year, from March 28 to May 11.
Morges hosts the Tulip Festival, a must-see event with over 140,000 flowers and around 350 varieties of tulips. From March 28 to May 11, 2025, discover this edition themed around "water." Organized by the NPO Morges Fleur du Léman, this festival celebrates the beauty of flowers and nature, much like the Dahlia Festival, held annually from July to October.
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Current Blossom Tulips 14.04.2025
Fête de la Tulipe
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.
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.
360° visit of the Tulip Festival
Sound & Light Show :
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CARAC interview of Véronique Hermanjat, President of Morges fleur du Léman :
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Dahlia Festival
Have you ever visited the other Floralie organized by Morges Fleur du Léman: Dahlia Festival ? It takes place from July to October, on the Quai Igor Stravinski (see illustration below).
Have you ever visited the other Floralie organized by Morges Fleur du Léman: Dahlia Festival ? It takes place from July to October, on the Quai Igor Stravinski (see illustration below).
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Program
The Program of the Tulip Festival 2025
Explore the many activities and events offered throughout this edition themed around "water." With tours, hands-on workshops, and enjoyable moments for all ages, there's something for everyone. Check out our program to make sure you don’t miss a thing at this floral celebration, rooted in tradition and the beauty of the region.
Program
Saturday, March 29
- Free children's activity with Maison de la Rivière in the "Sirène" MBC bus, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the Place de la Navigation in Morges.
- Free concert by the Harmonie Morgienne, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the Music Kiosk in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- Rocstatera – The stone sculptures will be on display in the La Morges river as well as in the rock formations by the lake, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The artist will have his stand in front the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- POTTERS' MARKET – Discover the work of 80 potters among the tulips, from 9 AM to 6 PM, in the Parc de l'Indépendance. A free market to admire and buy unique ceramic creations.
- POTTERS' MARKET – 9 AM to 5 PM, in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
During Easter Holidays (VD)
Saturday, April 12
- Prise d'Armes - Annual ceremony of the Vaud Militia, presenting the troops and swearing in new militiamen.
- Floral workshop for children aged 6 and up with Les Pensées d'Astride.
- Origami workshop for children aged 6 and up with Cre-Ako, from 3 PM to 4 PM, across from the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance. No registration required.
- Origami workshop for adults up with Cre-Ako, from 4 PM to 5 PM, across from the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance. No registration required.
Adult: CHF 20.- / Child: CHF 20.-
- Barrel Organs: Come listen to the melodies of the barrel organs, from 10 AM to 4 PM, throughout the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- Tulip Trophy Treasure Hunt: Follow us on Instagram and participate in the free treasure hunt to win the Tulip Trophy, starting at 11 AM, at the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- Floral workshop for children aged 6 and up with Les Pensées d'Astride, from 3 PM to 4 PM, across from the chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Price: CHF 20 per child. No registration required.
- Meeting with Melanie Oesch The famous yodeler, author of children's books, and leader of Oesch's die Dritten, will be at the Kiosque à Musique in the Parc de l'Indépendance from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, available for photos, autographs, and questions.
- Associations Day - Grands Parents pour le climat, Léman Hope, Polio, Rêves Suisse, from 11 AM to 4 PM, in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- Floral workshop for children aged 6 and up with Les Pensées d'Astride, from 3 PM to 4 PM, across from the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Price: CHF 20 per child. No registration required.
- Tulip Regatta organized by the Nautical Club, departure at 2:00 PM, prize ceremony around 4:30 PM.
- Rahel Baer Concert at the Kiosque à Musique in the Parc de l'Indépendance, 11 AM. Entry offered by the International Classical & Lyrical Festival of Morges and Region.
- Rahel Baer Concert at the Kiosque à Musique in the Parc de l'Indépendance, 11 AM. Entry offered by the International Classical & Lyrical Festival of Morges and Region.
- Les Inoxydables Concert from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Kiosque à Musique in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Free entry.
- ARTISANAL TULIP MARKET - Discover around thirty exhibitors along the Morges, from 9 AM to 5 PM. A market where local craftsmanship meets the beauty of tulips.
- Free children's activity with Maison de la Rivière, at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM, across from the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Online reservation required.
Adult: CHF 25.- / 1 adult + 1 child: CHF 40.- / additional child: CHF 10.-
- Rocstatera – The stone sculptures will be on display in the La Morges river as well as in the rock formations by the lake, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The artist will have his stand in front the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- Rescue Morges Activity: Participate in a major risk awareness animation on the lake. Learn about care and resuscitation activities, and test the equipment. From 11 AM to 4 PM, across from the boutique chalet in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
- Special Day at Morges' Castle: “1945–2025: 80 Years since the End of World War II” featuring the temporary exhibition “General Guisan”: enjoy short guided tours and a wargame! (Free admission and activities)
- Aka Taiko Concert from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Kiosque à Musique in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Free entry.
- BULB SALE from 12 PM, in the Parc de l'Indépendance.
Throughout the Festival, discover our long-term exhibitions:
- Photographic Exhibition by Michel Roggo: "In the Waters of Lake Geneva" – Immerse yourself in the poetic universe of Michel Roggo through this immersive photographic exhibition, to be discovered throughout the Tulip Festival in the beautiful gardens of the Château de Morges. Be captivated by the beauty of Lake Geneva and its shores.
- Rocstatera Sculpture Installation: Discover 5 permanent sculptures by Rocstatera, on display throughout the Fête de la Tulipe in the beautiful gardens of Château de Morges.
- Permanent Exhibition “Little Soldiers”: discover famous battles from antiquity to the present day, brought to life with exceptionally detailed figurines. Over 100 dioramas and 5,000 figures are waiting for you!
Morges Castle is exceptionally open on Mondays during the Tulip Festival!
- Visual installation by Christy Lee Rogers: Discover the art of Christy Lee Rogers throughout the Tulip Festival at the Kiosque à Musique in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Light, shadow, and water blend together to create worlds where human figures and emotions unfold with fluidity and power. A visual journey not to be missed! Exhibition offered by the Morges and Region International Classical & Lyric Festival, which will take place from April 30th to May 3rd in Morges and Féchy.
- "Tulip Art" Exhibition by Adélia Clavien – Admire the original creations of Adélia Clavien during her "Tulip Art" exhibition at Espace 81, from March 28 to April 23. A beautiful meeting of art and nature, not to be missed!
Throughout the festival, guided tours will be offered on weekends to explore the park from a different perspective!
Duration: 45 minutes / Price: CHF 15.- / No registration required (except for groups)Departure: opposite the chalet-shop
| Dates | Horaires | Langues |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 5 | 11 AM / 12 AM / 1 PM | GE / FR / GE |
| Sunday, April 6 | 1 PM / 2 PM / 3 PM / 4 PM | FR / EN / FR / EN |
| Saturday, April 12 | 11 AM / 12 AM / 1 PM | GE / FR / GE |
| Sunday, April 13 | 1 PM / 2 PM / 3 PM / 4 PM | FR / GE / FR / GE |
| Saturday, April 19 | 11 AM / 12 AM / 1 PM | GE / FR / GE |
| Sunday, April 20 | 1 PM / 2 PM / 3 PM / 4 PM | FR / EN / FR / EN |
| Saturday, April 26 | 11 AM / 12 AM / 1 PM | GE / FR / GE |
| Sunday, April | 1 PM / 2 PM / 3 PM / 4 PM | FR / GE / FR / GE |
Do you want to extend your stay?
Take advantage of the various packages with overnights to discover the thousand gems of the region.
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Practical information
Entry is Free!
Access to the "Parc de l'Indépendance", the quays and the flower gardens is free of charge, as they are public parks.Nevertheless, the Tulip Festival is organised by the non-profit association Morges Fleur du Léman. Donations are welcome in the piggy banks provided for this purpose.
Accessibility
The entire site is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There are 3 accessible toilet blocks on either side of the park. Parking spaces are available by the swimming pool and in front of the Tourist Office (opposite the castle).The entire quayside to the Vertou Park is also barrier-free and several restaurants are accessible.
Dogs
Allowed, leash requiredFood & Beverage in the Parc
A huge covered tent and several food stands will be set up in the Parc de l'Indépendance, offering VAUD CERTIFIÉ D’ICI local products that highlight the flavors of the region.Food Service Hours:
- 10 AM: Opening of the Dome and stands
- 11 AM - 3 PM: Hot meals at the Dome
- 6 PM: Stands close
Brunches: Every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM, by reservation via email.
- CHF 45.- per adult (Includes non-alcoholic beverages)
- CHF 16.- per child (up to 12 years old)
- Free for children up to 4 years old
Food Stands
- Terroir Bar (Parc de l'indépendance)
- Ça rûpe (Parc de l'indépendance)
- Veneta Sausage Bar (Parc de l'indépendance)
- Oh Gelato! Ice Cream and Crepes (Parc de l'indépendance)
- Churros (Parc de l'indépendance)
- Kebab Rotisserie (Parc de l'indépendance)
- Castle Bar - Ça rûpe (Castle Gardens)
Wine Greeter Days: From April 28th to May 9th, opposite the chalet-shop
From Monday to Friday, between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM, come and discover the winemakers of our region! Enjoy a warm welcome and let yourself be guided through tastings of selected wines.
Information point / Chalet-boutique
The Morges Fleur du Léman information point/chalet-boutique will be on hand in the Parc de l'Indépendance to give you all the information you need during the festival. You can also buy souvenirs there.Sale of bulbs
The big bulb sale will take place on May 13, 2025 at the Parc de l'Indépendance. You will be able to buy your bulbs either at the fixed points of sale or via the “drive” located next to the Morges swimming pool.
Online bulb sales
60 varieties of bulbs will be on sale throughout the festival on the www.flowerbulbs.ch website. A QR code can be found on the beds available for sale (in the park and in the city during the festival).Home delivery will only be available in Switzerland at the end of September, and orders can be placed from mid-March to the end of May.Access to the Festival: Come by Public Transport!
The association encourages you to use public transport to reach the Tulip Festival 2025, an event that is easily accessible.By train
10 min walk from Morges station (1km)
The Mobilis Weekend pass is available for sale from March 3 to May 10, 2025. It offers an ideal solution for your weekend travel, valid across the entire public transportation network.
The Good Plan by Boat
from Lausanne, Rolle, Nyon or Geneva
For Coaches
Please announce your arrival by email.
By car
Motorway Exit "Morges-Ouest", follow the signs to "Parc des Sports", car park in the town centre or undergroupd car park in the Halles area (next to the train station). Some car parks are free on Sundays.
On foot or by bike
find routes on the Morges:Guide application!
Martina Eenselme
Shop
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All the products of the Tulip Festival are on sale :
- at the House of Tourism in Morges
- at the chalet-boutique during the Festival
Yves Burdet
Support the Festival
Morges Fleur du Léman is an association of volunteers that organises the Tulip Festival from the end of March to May and the Dahlia Festival from July to October each year.
In order to continue to organise these two flower shows, the Association needs your help in various ways.
You can find the document here:
You also have the possibility of sponsoring a flowerbed by returning the document, duly completed, from November to the end of February.
You can find the document here:
We are still looking for sponsors for our next editions. As a sponsor, the non-profit organization Morges Fleur du Léman offers a wide range of services. You can write us an email for more information.
In order to continue to organise these two flower shows, the Association needs your help in various ways.
Member of the non for profit organization
Thanks to an annual fee of CHF 30.-, become a member of the Association Morges Fleur du Léman (or CHF 50.- per couple). In return, you'll receive 10% off souvenirs during the Tulip Festival and 1 voucher for 4 tubers during the Dahlia Festival. You can register by email.Don't Miss the Support Dinner for the Tulip Festival
Join us on April 11, 2025, at the Château de Vullierens for an exclusive dinner to support the event while enjoying a delicious meal in an exceptional setting. Reserve this date with the registration form by email and come be part of this special, supportive evening!Receive a Tulip Bouquet Delivered to Your Door
Enjoy a bouquet of tulips delivered directly to your home by our volunteers during the Festival. Delivery is available only in downtown Morges and nearby areas, from March 25, 2025, to April 29, 2025 (6 bouquets in total).You can find the document here:
Flowerbed sponsoring
You also have the possibility of sponsoring a flowerbed by returning the document, duly completed, from November to the end of February.You can find the document here:
Sponsoring
We are still looking for sponsors for our next editions. As a sponsor, the non-profit organization Morges Fleur du Léman offers a wide range of services. You can write us an email for more information.Donor
You can also make a donation to the Association via the QR code below or using the following details:IBAN: CH13 0076 7000 E509 5749 2, Morges Fleur du Léman, CP 154, 1110 Morges.
Please make sure to indicate "Donation" when making your payment.
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Become a Volunteer and Support the Festival!
The Morges Fleur du Léman organization needs your help! Whether it's maintaining flower beds, assisting at the boutique chalet, or selling lottery tickets, every little bit helps.
We are also looking for NPO organization to help sell lottery ticket chains. CHF 20 per chain sold will be donated to you.
If you're interested, please contact us by email.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
