Flower of the century in Thurgau
A must see
When nature awakens to new life in spring, the Thurgau Lake Constance region shows its most beautiful side. With over 210,000 standard apple trees and more than 1,600 hectares of fruit crops alone, Thurgau is the largest fruit-growing canton in Switzerland. From April to May, when the flower buds of the fruit trees open, one is immersed in a true blossom paradise in many places. According to fruit-growing experts, the natural spectacle can be experienced even more impressively this year than in previous years, because the heavy frost in April 2017 and the resulting crop failures meant that bud formation could proceed undisturbed. Therefore, an exceptionally high flower density is expected for this spring.
The red phone
The apple blossom is the highlight of the Thurgau spring. However, it does not adhere to any time schedule: Depending on the region and altitude, the thick pink flower crowns open at different times. To ensure that the excursion into the Thurgau sea of blossoms does not turn into a scavenger hunt, visitors can obtain precise information in advance: Madame Bluescht of Thurgau Tourism knows the current flowering dates and will be happy to provide information about the state of flowering via the Bluescht telephone (+41 71 414 11 46). With individual excursion and experience tips, she makes planning easier for callers.Those who would like to join a group can meet Madame Bluescht and Blüten-Sepp on April 28 during the guided Bluescht Velotour accompany. Adventurers and nature lovers can now again in the Canopy bed - the Thurgau bubble hotel spend the night. The transparent spherical tent stands in the midst of the most beautiful natural surroundings and gives wonderful views of the sea of flowers. A visit to the Altnau Bluescht-Fäscht is also a must for Bluescht fans. Further offers and experience tips can also be found here.
