300 orchid species, a lakescape and the Tropical Villa make up the charm of the Raffeiner Orchid World in Gargazzone
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With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, South Tyrol also offers the right climate for orchids, which sometimes presents itself as almost Mediterranean. Up to 4-5 years pass before an orchid blossoms, and this entire process can be witnessed in Gargazzone, where the Orchid World is located. The family business has set itself the aim of growing and selling orchids of the highest quality, but also of bringing the "queen of all flowers" closer to visitors.
Here, the orchid becomes an experience that can also be felt at information stations. In addition, there is a lakescape with koi carps, the Tropical Villa, an adventure playground, and the ORCHIDEA, so that the visit becomes a real family excursion. The rooms are also available for events. In autumn, part of the exhibition revolves around pumpkins.
By the way: Those orchids are offered that flower for a long time, have beautiful leaves and colours, and are vigorous. This is how the concept of the South Tyrolean Orchid developed: Today, 300 of the more than 30,000 existing species can be admired and bought. And how to reach the Raffeiner Orchid World "Orchideenwelt Raffeiner" in German, "Mondo dell'Orchidea Raffeiner" in Italian? It is located along the state road in Gargazzone (Gargazon), on the left-hand side towards Merano, about 2 km before the village itself. There are plenty of parking spaces available.
Contact info
- Via Nazionale / Reichstrasse 26 - 39011 - Gargazzone / Gargazon
- +39 0471 920218
- orchideenwelt@raffeiner.net
Opening times
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Admission
€ 12.00 adults
€ 12.00 young people (13-18 years)
€ 11.00 seniors 65+
€ 10.50 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 7.50 children (7-12 years)
free for children up to 6 years
€ 18.00 family ticket (1 adult with children up to 12 years)
€ 30.00 family ticket (2 adults with children up to 12 years)
More information
Dogs not allowed in the facility, there's a dog station with water bowl. Daily feeding of the parrots at 11 am and at 3 pm. Guided tours are offered on request.
The Raffeiner Orchid World stays open every day all year round (except on Dec 25 and during the season closure from early January to early February), the shop and the bistro are freely accessible.