Baroque Garden Days Ludwigsburg 2026

Three Days of Hands-On Gardening

From Friday, May 1st, to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, one of Southern Germany's most important garden events will take place at the Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg. The Baroque Garden Days bring together over 130 exhibitors – nurseries, garden centers, florists, horticultural specialists, and plant connoisseurs – in the baroque palace garden complex of Ludwigsburg. For three days, plant shopping, expert advice, and a stroll through one of Germany's most beautiful garden landscapes will merge.

Motto 2026: Fairy-tale Blossom Magic

Each edition of the Garden Days is dedicated to a motto that serves as inspiration for the stand designers. In 2026, it's "Fairy-tale Blossom Magic" – and this will be visibly implemented. New this year is the Blossom Pavilion, a pop-up tent with rotating specialist exhibitors (e.g., fine lilacs, old rose varieties, Japanese perennials) and the Fairy Tale Pavilion, where fairy tale sessions will take place daily at 11 AM and 3 PM – read or performed by storytellers. A garden event that combines the concept of a sales fair with culture.

Over 130 Exhibitors – From Fruit Trees to Rarities

The exhibitors' range covers the entire spectrum of horticulture: fruit trees and berry bushes, perennials, roses, herbs, balcony and container plants, aquatic plants, Mediterranean plants, Japanese specialties, old apple varieties, rare tomato varieties – in short: everything that makes a gardener's heart beat faster. In addition, there will be garden decorations, sculptures, furniture, tools, and specialist literature. Anyone looking for a special garden tree or a rare perennial will find a selection here that no garden center can offer.

On-Site Service – Plant Cloakroom and Plant Taxi

A clever system makes plant purchases logistically relaxed: At the central plant cloakroom, buyers can store their plants free of charge while they continue to stroll through the stands. Starting at 11 AM, the Plant Taxi will transport purchased plants to various parking lots around the Blühendes Barock – for a small fee. Plant doctors are available for individual consultations. This service explains why many visitors arrive by car with ample trunk space.

The Blühendes Barock – A Baroque Garden Among Germany's Top 3

The Blühendes Barock Ludwigsburg is the approximately 30-hectare palace garden complex of the Ludwigsburg Residence, one of Europe's most important baroque palaces. With its Fairy Tale Garden, Rose Garden, South Garden, and Mediterranean Garden, it ranks among the three most important historic garden complexes in Germany. The Baroque Garden Days have been held since the 1990s and serve as both a plant market and a marketing event for the Blühendes Barock – admission to the Garden Days is also admission to the entire palace garden.

Ludwigsburg – Residence City and Garden City

Ludwigsburg, with around 95,000 inhabitants, is the former ducal residence city of Württemberg. Characterized by its baroque city layout, the Residential Palace, and the Blühendes Barock, it is considered one of Germany's most beautiful baroque cities. The city's character – baroque, orderly, cosmopolitan – perfectly matches the Garden Days event.