“Alpine Adventure”

This is the first time the Flower Dome is creating landscapes of Switzerland’s alpine regions. On display in the Flower Dome are over 50 varieties of alpine and seasonal plants, and begonias in vivid shades of red, pink, and white. Besides that, the flower display also showcase Switzerland’s iconic landmarks and traditions with information on them.

A centerpiece at the entrance of the Flower Dome – a model of the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Not to be critical, but I think they could have done a better job.

The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps. It’s an iconic landmark located above Zermatt in the Southwest of Switzerland. It is one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe, and said to be the world’s most recognized, and most photographed. On the flip side, over 500 climbers have perished on its slope since the first historic ascent.

Model of Medieval churches, the spires of which marked Zurich’s Old Town.

Geneva’s flower clock was created in 1955 as a celebration of the city’s two proud traditions; fine watchmaking and horticulture. The clock is supposedly built from a bed of soil and over 3,000 plants and fully functional. Flowers are replanted four times a year, timed to seasonal changes.

Public fountains in Switzerland. Such fountains could range from simple spouts above wooden troughs to elaborate carved stoned towers

Cheese from the Alps. Swiss cheese produced in their home regions using traditional methods passed through generations. The three AOP (‘Appellation de’Origine Protegee or Protected Designation of Origin) Swiss cheeses are Appenzeller, Emmental and Raclette.

An impressive display of flowers from the Alpine region.

Alpine Adventure is presented in collaboration with Switzerland Tourism, and supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore, SWISS International Air Lines, Travel Switzerland, Zürich Tourism, Geneva Tourism, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg Tourism, Glacier Express, and Gornergrat Railway.

All in all, it was a very impressive display. The display is now on until the 12th of October. The Flower Dome is open from 9am to 9pm. Admission fees apply. Adults pay $12 SGD, Seniors and children below 12 years old pay $8 SGD.

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