# Switzerland's Super Fairytale Water Garden: The Real-Life Secret Garden

Hey everyone! Switzerland actually has a super dreamy **water garden** 🌺! The Brissago Islands botanical garden in Locarno is now open. Quickly save this guide 👇! ✨ **A Fairytale Plant Paradise** This small island floating on Lake Maggiore is simply a wonderland🌿! Thanks to the mild climate of the Lake Maggiore region, the entire island is covered with lush **subtropical plants** 🌵! The botanical garden covers an area of 25,000 square meters and houses more than **2,000 kinds of vegetation** 🌼 from all over the world, as well as many unique Swiss plants and precious flowers 💐! Many romantic Swiss couples choose to hold their weddings here 👰🤵. Surrounded by exotic flowers and plants, it feels like walking into a real-life Garden of Eden, with a super atmospheric vibe💘! 🚢 **Transportation Guide** - You can take a boat to Brissago Islands from **Locarno, San Nazzaro, Ascona, Porto Ronco, and Brissago** 🚤! - The journey from Locarno takes approx. 40–60 mins ⌚; it only takes 15 minutes from Ascona, which is super convenient! 🌳 **Travel Guide** After arriving, you can explore the botanical garden on **Isola di San Pancrazio**, the larger of the two islands🌱! This is also the only island open to the public. The garden is divided into plant areas from **five continents** 🌍. Here, you can walk a few kilometers to appreciate the natural ecological scenery of the five continents 🏞, as if you have started a global plant tour! ⏰ **Opening Hours** The opening season for 2025 is **March 19–November 9**. Make sure you check the time, so you don't make a wasted trip! Address: Brissago Islands, Switzerland