Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens

I still remember how amazed I was with everything that I saw the first time I went there some three years ago. The little leaflet that I had with me did not prepare me for the experience! Neither will this post prepare you.

Little cartoonish animals were running between my legs, hiding in holes in the ground; sheep were barely looking at me, but I made sure I was looking at everything. I travelled the world, stepping inside themed gardens that maintain specific botanical exhibitions. In some corners people were working, getting the beds ready for new plants, in other corners turtles were sunbathing on half-sunken trunks in the pond.

A designated area under the cherry trees awaits people who want to have a rest and snack on something, but what I particularly enjoy are the wooden benches that are swings, as well as the children's playground that was tested and approved by my daughter. The maze is fun, the flowers are mesmerising, the experience - peaceful and refreshing. Every time.