Garden holidays
Glorious gardens, exotic flowers and relaxing walks in a selection of visually-stunning locations. Head to some of Europe's most spectacular landscapes to sample nature in its finest form with our garden holidays.
Garden holidays: our recommended destinations
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Austria
Explore spectacular gardens found on Alpine peaks to an oasis of tranquility hidden inside a bustling city centre. Take a ride up 1880m of Kitzbüheler Horn to see the amazing and unique Alpine flower garden alongside wonderful panoramic views. Salzburg hosts the 17th Century Mirabell Palace and Gardens, a beautifully designed Baroque garden that will encapsulate all who visit. The awe-inspiring Belvedere Palace overlooks Vienna, with an array of beautiful rare plants in its gardens to thrill and delight horticultural visitors.
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Italy
With a beautiful climate and many glorious lakes, Italy is a wonderful destination for summer holidays. It is the three prominent lakes of Northern Italy that boast a fine array of glorious gardens for you to discover. Whether you choose the Hruska Botanical Gardens in Gardone, Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo on Lake Como or the Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore, you can see amazing subtropical plants and exotic flowers.
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Spain
The glorious Alhambra Palace dates back to the 14th Century, with gardens, fountains and streams adding to its visual magnificence. As you stroll through the impressive Alameda de la Alhambra Park, roses, oranges and myrtle spring up around to serve as a pretty reminder of the history and traditions of this beautiful region.
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Switzerland
Experience the beauty of Switzerland's indigenous plants in the Alpine Garden Schynige Platte. Explore a kilometre of pathways through the various plants and flowers as you can see up to 600 species of Swiss plant-life in the gardens. Culture and tradition welcome you to Lucerne, the home of the beautiful Botanical Gardens.