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The Experience  

Early July is a glorious time to explore the gardens of Austria and Bavaria, when long days and warm light bring landscapes into full, exuberant bloom. This thoughtfully curated journey traces a path from imperial Vienna through the Danube Valley and Upper Austria to the Bavarian Forest, revealing a rich spectrum of garden styles, from grand Baroque masterpieces to intimate, passion-driven private gardens. Along the way, enjoy expert-led explorations of historic palace grounds, owner-guided visits to gardens rarely open to the public, and meaningful conversations with horticulturists who share both technique and philosophy. Balanced with elegant accommodations, regional cuisine, and scenic drives through some of Central Europe’s most beautiful landscapes, this program offers a deeply engaging experience that connects you to the people, traditions, and ideas shaping these remarkable gardens today.

Trip Highlights 

• Owner-led visits to exceptional private gardens in Austria and Bavaria, offering intimate access and personal insight
• Expert-guided tours of Vienna’s great Baroque gardens, including Schönbrunn and the Belvedere, illuminating their design, symbolism, and imperial legacy
• Peak summer bloom at its most vibrant, with fragrant roses, abundant perennials, and crisply defined formal plantings at their seasonal height
• Behind-the-scenes access to innovative, sustainable horticulture at Die Garten Tulln, Europe’s pioneering ecological garden showcase
• Engaging conversations with gardeners, designers, and horticulturists, sharing techniques, philosophies, and the stories behind their landscapes
• A rich progression of garden styles, from imperial estates and monastic gardens to expressive, privately created landscapes
• Scenic travel through Central Europe, from Vienna and the Wachau Valley to the Bavarian Forest, blending horticulture with cultural discovery

Contact 

AHS Travel Department
(703) 768-8801
travel@ahsgardening.org 

AHS Sojourns offer a high-end travel experience featuring meticulously curated itineraries. These elegant tailor-made journeys offer stays in exceptional hotels, gourmet dining, special access tours and exclusive visits.