Nestled in the heart of Singen’s city park lies the Schaffhausen Herb Garden, a special highlight for nature and culture lovers. Designed according to the St. Gallen monastery plan and presented as a gift from the city of Schaffhausen, the garden combines the region’s shared cultural history with a nature-based experience for visitors.
The garden features the typical layout of a historic monastery garden, framed by hedges and clay walls. Planned according to Walafried Strabo’s famous ‘Hortulus’, the garden features aromatic and medicinal plants such as those cultivated in the region over 1,200 years ago. Each variety of herb tells its own story and offers insights into the historical use of plants for healing, seasoning and everyday needs.
A symbolic fountain in the centre of the garden reflects the sky as the ‘source of life’ and lends the grounds a meditative, spiritual character. Visitors can stroll along the well-maintained paths through the herb beds, discover the diversity of the plants and be inspired by their scents, colours and shapes.
The Schaffhausen Herb Garden is a place of relaxation, learning and inspiration. It invites families, walkers, nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts to experience the harmonious blend of cultural history, botany and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether for a short stroll or a longer visit to the city park, the Herb Garden offers a unique experience in Singen and brings the historical plant world to life in a vivid way.
