A paradise for gardens in the land of three lakes
In Bern's Seeland region, gardens, art and history come together in a quiet, powerful interplay. Between lakes, towns and life projects, nature, culture and enjoyment merge into a shared narrative.
The Bernese Seeland reveals itself as a landscape of transition and connection.
What could be more relaxing and comforting for the mind than experiencing the seasons in dialogue with nature? Sprouting, growing and decaying follow an eternal cycle with no beginning and no end – and this is precisely what we are reminded of in a particularly impressive way in the Bernese Seeland. This landscape of transition and connection combines wilderness and design, quiet observation of nature and lively urban culture, art and everyday life.
Some people order land here to be self-sufficient, while others devote themselves to creating their own personal paradise. However different their motives may be, dedicated gardeners become part of a larger whole. They not only harvest vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and flowers, but over the years also gain a deep insight into the way things work. Traditional market gardens, innovative organic farms and private gardening projects tell stories of passion, creativity and the courage to realise life plans with simple means and great dedication.
At the same time, the Seeland region is opening up as an intellectual and cultural space. Following in the footsteps of Robert Walser, Friedrich Dürrenmatt and Albert Anker, literature and painting reflect the landscape and its people. Museums and art galleries in Biel and Neuchâtel, studios and special places of dialogue build bridges between the past and the present and show how lively and diverse this region still is today.
Between lake shores, mazes, botanical gardens and lovingly designed refuges, a wealth of shapes, colours and moods unfolds. It is often the small wonders that are particularly touching: the old lilac bush that blooms again every year despite its injuries, the first summer flowers from boldly sown seeds, the last roses that accompany us into winter.
Those who invite nature into their lives are richly rewarded – with images of beauty that can never be fully controlled and with stories that continue to be written year after year. The Bernese Seeland thus becomes a declaration of love for the diversity of nature, art, culture and joie de vivre – and an invitation to discover this quiet, powerful unity with all your senses.
