The European Route of Historic Gardens is a cultural route certified by the Council of Europe in October 2020, which connects a network of historic gardens and parks across Europe to celebrate their cultural, artistic and natural heritage. The route is managed by a non-profit association founded in 2016. As of early 2026, the route has 31 full members comprising 51 gardens. The Association of Swiss Castles has been part of the route since 2025 with three members: the Château de Prangins, Wildegg Castle and Waldegg Castle.

Sunday, 26  April 2026

European Day of Historic Gardens

On European Historic Gardens Day, Sunday 26 April 2026, special guided tours will take place at the Wildegg, Waldegg and Prangins palaces:

Waldegg Castle

GUIDED TOUR OF THE TREES IN THE PALACE PARKS WITH MARTIN ERB, TREE EXPERT 

To mark European Historic Gardens Day, a guided tour focusing on the trees at Waldegg Palace will take place at 11 am. 
The gardens of Waldegg Castle essentially consist of four parts: the elevated Baroque south parterre with the entrance portal in front of it, the orangery parterre, the kitchen garden, and the summer lime trees planted in the Cour d’honneur around 1700 in their original quincunx formation. 

Further information: The trees of Waldegg Castle

Château de Prangins

AU POTAGER – GUIDED TOURS OF THE KITCHEN GARDEN (POTAGER)

To mark European Historic Gardens Day, two guided tours of the kitchen garden will take place at the Château de Prangins, one at 11 am and the other at 3 pm.  
The Potager du Château de Prangins is the largest historic kitchen garden in Switzerland. In 2025, it became a member of the European Route of Historic Gardens, which is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Visit our magnificent kitchen garden, discover the plants, fruits and vegetables that were already being grown in the 18th century, and learn anecdotes about its history and architecture. A spring tasting awaits you.

More information: Au Potager

 Wildegg Castle

GUIDED TOUR OF THE BAROQUE GARDEN

Wildegg Castle invites you to a guided tour of the Baroque garden on European Historic Gardens Day at 11.30 am and 2.00 pm. 
The garden was laid out in 1700 by the lord of the castle, Bernhard Effinger, modelled on the gardens of Versailles, and is one of the most significant Baroque gardens in Switzerland. In collaboration with ProSpecieRara, heritage crops and rare vegetable varieties are cultivated here. The castle’s Baroque garden and rose garden can also be explored at your leisure throughout the day.

Further information: European Day of Historic Gardens – Wildegg Castle