Château de Vullierens
Discovery

The architecture of the castle of Vullierens as well as its magnificent gardens and sculpture park constitute one of the most remarkable heritages of Switzerland with an incomparable 180° view on the Alps, the Mont Blanc and the Lake Geneva.

The Château de Vullierens is considered a perfect example of early 18th century architecture in Switzerland and was built on the foundations of a 13th century castle. The 100 hectare estate has remained in the same family for 700 years.

In addition to one of the most modern iris collections in Europe with more than 400 different varieties and 200 hemerocallis, visitors can admire different areas constantly renewed through a park of over 30 hectares. Between April and October, about 110,000 flowers create a magnificent mosaic of colors with more than 18,000 late tulip bulbs, a collection of peonies and rhododendrons and an impressive rose garden.

The gardens and the thematic walks offer additional pleasure and the bridle path, lined with historical trees such as redwoods, oaks and certainly the oldest tulip tree in Switzerland, complete the floral offer.

The sculpture park presents more than 90 large contemporary works by 27 Swiss and international artists.

The vineyard of Vullierens covers 6 hectares and is planted with chasselas, pinot noir, gamay, gamaret-garanoir and galotta. The old cellars have recently been opened to the public and offer free wine tasting to every visitor.

A café, a store and exhibitions are offered to visitors in the spring.

Opening hours on www.chateauvullierens.ch