Peter Colberg
Tulip Festival
Join the Tulip Festival 2023 on the theme of the stars, from April 1st to May 14th, in the Parc de l'Indépendance and in the city of Morges!
Every year in spring, the city of Morges dresses up its most beautiful colours for the Tulip Festival, with more than 140,000 flowers and around 300 varieties of tulips. This magnificent festival is organised by the Morges Fleur du Léman association, which also organises the Dahlia Festival every year from July to October. It has become a must, and is now in its 53rd edition.
New in 2023: relive the Sound & Light show specially designed for the 50th edition in a blackbox at the entrance to the "Parc de l'Indépendance".
Every 30 minutes: Mon-Thu: 11am-3pm | Fri-Sun: 10am-4pm (duration approx. 15 min.)
CHF 5.00/adult | CHF 2.00/child
The Association Morges Fleur du Léman would like to thank its sponsors for their support during the 2022 edition, without which its realisation would not have been possible.
New in 2023: relive the Sound & Light show specially designed for the 50th edition in a blackbox at the entrance to the "Parc de l'Indépendance".
Every 30 minutes: Mon-Thu: 11am-3pm | Fri-Sun: 10am-4pm (duration approx. 15 min.)
CHF 5.00/adult | CHF 2.00/child
The Association Morges Fleur du Léman would like to thank its sponsors for their support during the 2022 edition, without which its realisation would not have been possible.
360° visit of the Tulip Festival
Program
All the events and activities planned during the Tulip Festival
Meeting point at the chalet/boutique (payment on site if necessary)New in 2023: relive the Sound & Light show specially designed for the 50th edition in a blackbox at the entrance to the "Parc de l'Indépendance".
Every 30 minutes: Mon-Thu: 11am-3pm | Fri-Sun: 10am-4pm (duration approx. 15 min.)
CHF 5.00/adult | CHF 2.00/child
- 1 April: Aka Taiko (Japanese drums); 2.30-3.30 pm; free donation; at the bandstand
- 2 April: Zero waste awareness stand; 1-4 pm; opposite the chalet/boutique; no registration
- 4 April: Taï Chi with Viviane Di Santolo; 2pm-3pm; free donation; at the bandstand; registration
- 7 April: "Easter" floral art workshop; 3 pm + 4.30 pm; CHF 30; opposite the chalet/boutique; registration
- 9 April: circus show by Cie Enshow; 11 am + 2 pm (20 min show); free donation; by the lake
- 10 April: Digital egg hunt; 10am-5pm; free donation; in the whole park. Scan the 10 QR codes displayed in the park, answer the questions and be among the first 100 to win a chocolate bunny offered by the Boillat confectionery
- The Swiss Game Museum will be present from 10 am to 5 pm and will offer various activities for the youngest
- 12 April: sophrology class with Nathalie Besson; 10-11 am (adults) + 11-11.45 am (children); CHF 25 (adult) or CHF 35 (parent-child duo); at the bandstand; registration
- Clowning; 3-6pm; free donation; throughout the park
- 13 April: art-party with Marie Thüler; 3.30-6 pm; CHF 80 (drinks included); at the bandstand; registration art-party.ch or by email
- 14 April: Kids Yoga with Priscillia Coeytaux; 4pm-5pm; CHF 15; registration
- 15-16 April: Potters' market; 9 am - 6 pm; in the entire park
- 17 April: Kids Yoga with Priscillia Coeytaux; 4pm-5pm; CHF 15; registration
- 18 April: Taï Chi with Viviane Di Santolo; 2pm-3pm; free donation; at the bandstand; registration
- 19 April: Vinyasa yoga class with Clélia Vuille; 9.30-10.30 am; CHF 15; at the lakeside; registration (bring your yoga mat)
- 21 April: photography class with Mathieu Chollet; 5-6.30 pm; CHF 35 (bring your camera); at the chalet/boutique; registration
- 22 April: Vinyasa yoga class with Clélia Vuille; 10-11 am; CHF 15; at the lakeside; registration (bring your yoga mat)
- AcroYoga initiation class with Julien Besson and Clélia Vuille; 11.30am-1pm; CHF 15; at the lakeside; registration(bring your yoga mat)
- 23 April: floral art workshop; 3pm + 4.30 pm; CHF 30; opposite the chalet/boutique; registration
- Storyteller for children with Isabelle Livet; 3pm-3.45pm; free donation; in the park
- 26 April: sophrology class with Nathalie Besson; 10.30-11.30 am; CHF 25 ; at the bandstand; registration
- 27 April: dancing for pleasure with Anne-Julie Choffat; 5-6 pm; CHF 25; at the bandstand; registration
- 28 April: photography class with Mathieu Chollet; 5-6.30 pm; CHF 35 (bring your camera); at the chalet/boutique; registration
- 29 April: concert by the Harmonie Morgienne; 12.30-1.30 pm; free donation; at the bandstand
- Chic "vélo-costard" ride; from 3pm; free donation; departure from the chalet/boutique
- Information stand Human Impulse, the round-the-world race under human power; 11am-6pm; opposite the chalet/boutique
- 30 April : barrel organs ; 10am-4pm ; free donation; at the bandstand
- 1 May: Kids Yoga with Priscillia Coeytaux; 4pm-5pm; CHF 15; registration
- 2 May: Taï Chi with Viviane Di Santolo; 2pm-3pm; free donation; at the bandstand; registration
- 3 May: in partnership with the Bolle Museum three workshops in a row:
- Botanical walk "astrological plants"; 1.30-2.45 pm; CHF 10; from 16 years; departure from the chalet/boutique; registration
- Making a sun out of natural elements; 3pm-4.30 pm; CHF 30 or CHF 40 (one adult + one child); opposite the chalet/boutique; registration
- Incense making; 4.30-6 pm; CHF 30; opposite the chalet/boutique; registration
- 6 May: Les Inoxydables music; 1-4 pm; free donation; at the bandstand
- 10 May: sophrology class with Nathalie Besson; 10.30-11.30 am ; CHF 25 ; at the bandstand; registration
- 11 May: dancing for fun with Anne-Julie Choffat; 5-6 pm; CHF 25; at the bandstand; registration
- 12 May: introductory course in AcroYoga with Julien Besson and Clélia Vuille; 6-7.30 pm; CHF 15; at the lakeside; registration (bring your yoga mat)
- 13 May: Vinyasa yoga class with Clélia Vuille; 10-11 am; CHF 15; at the lakeside; registration (bring your yoga mat)
- Zero waste awareness stand; 1-4 pm; opposite the chalet/boutique; no registration
- Art-party watercolour workshop with Marie Thüler; 3.30-6 pm; CHF 80 (drinks included); at the bandstand; registration art-party.ch or by email
- 14 May: Mother's Day; CGN Naval Parade 10 am-6 pm; Dance Festival; twinning with Vertou
- 16 May: bulb sale; from 12 pm (PARK COMPLETELY CLOSED from 6 am)
- 17 May - provisional date: bulb sale at the market (if there are any left)
Guided tours during the festival
Do you want to extend your stay ?
Take advantage of the various packages with overnights to discover the thousand gems of the region.
Practical information
Access to the Festival
The association encourages you to come by public transport!Train : 10 min walk from Morges station (1km)
The good plan: by boat from Lausanne, Rolle, Nyon or Geneva
Car: exit Morges-Ouest, follow the signs to "Parc des Sports", car park in the town centre or
car park in the Halles district. Some car parks are free on Sundays.
On foot or by bike: find routes on the Morges:Guide application!
Entrance
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.
Coaches
Please announce your arrival by email.
Accessibility
The entire site is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There are 3 accessible toilet blocks on either side of the "Parc de l'Indépendance". Parking spaces are available by the swimming pool and in front of the Tourist Office.The entire quayside to the Vertou Park is also barrier-free and several restaurants are accessible.
Dogs
Allowed, leash requiredRestoration
Every day from 9am to 7pm. To reserve a place, please contact the caterer.Swiss and seasonal specialities. Brunch every Sunday, only on reservation (by email), CHF 45.00/person.
Afterwork from 5 pm on Friday 7, 21 April and 5 May.
Information point/chalet-boutique
The information point/chalet-boutique Morges Fleur du Léman is at your disposal in the "Parc de l'Indépendance" to inform you, 7/7, from 10am to 6pm. You can also buy souvenirs and a map of the park for CHF 2.-Sale of bulbs
- 100 varieties of bulbs will be on sale throughout the festival on internet. A QR code is displayed on the beds available for sale (in the park and in the city).
- Big bulb sale on Tuesday 16 May, from 12pm. Pedestrian sales stands: Place de la Navigation, Piscine, Parc des Sports. Drive-in by the Parc des Sports (follow the swimming pool)
Contest
Contest ilovemorges : from 10 April to 7 May post your best photo of the Festival with #ilovemorges on Instagram or Facebook and win a gift from the region!Flowering fountains contest: from 1 April to 14 May, in the town of Morges, answer six questions by walking from one fountain to another. Entry form available in some shops.
Shop
All the products of the Tulip Festival are on sale :
- at the House of Tourism in Morges
- at the chalet-boutique during the Festival
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 also make a donation to the association using the QR-code below or the following details
IBAN: CH13 0076 7000 E509 5749 2, Morges Fleur du Léman, CP 154, 1110 Morges.
Please indicate when making your payment: Donation
In addition to our volunteers, we are looking for associations that could help us sell chains of lottery tickets. CHF 20.00 will be paid for each chain sold. If you are an association and you are interested, please contact us!
In order to continue to organise these two flower shows, the Association needs your help in various ways.
Member of the association
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 will receive 2 newsletters, 20% discount on souvenirs and workshops during the flower show. You can register by email.Bouquet
Support the Tulip Festival by ordering a bouquet using the document. Delivery only in Morges, during the Festival (April - May).Massive sponsoring
You also have the possibility of sponsoring a massive by returning the document, duly completed, from November to the end of February.Sponsoring
We are still looking for sponsors for our next editions. As a sponsor, the non-profit association 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 using the QR-code below or the following detailsIBAN: CH13 0076 7000 E509 5749 2, Morges Fleur du Léman, CP 154, 1110 Morges.
Please indicate when making your payment: Donation
Volunteer
The association is always in need of hands for the maintenance of the flower beds on Thursday mornings with the town's gardeners, as well as for the chalet-boutique and the sale of lottery tickets. Please contact us by email if you are interested. Your help is welcome!In addition to our volunteers, we are looking for associations that could help us sell chains of lottery tickets. CHF 20.00 will be paid for each chain sold. If you are an association and you are interested, please contact us!
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.
World Tulip Society
Since July 2019, the Tulip Festival is part of the 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, members gather at the World Tulip Summit. This summit is a place to exchange and celebrate the tulip, its history and to create links between the different actors on the theme of the tulip.
In 2019, the congress took place in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 14 to 16 October. Each participant had the opportunity to give a short presentation of their festival or park to the other delegates.
In order to reward and highlight the actors with a special feature, several awards were given out. Some officials representing different embassies and consulates were present.
The Morges Tulip Festival received the award "2019 World Tulip Destination Worth Travelling For". While the majority of festivals in the world are larger in size, the Morges Tulip Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the world. This nomination will therefore allow the festival to benefit worldwide.