Berliner Staudenmarkt on Domäne Dahlem

Berlin's Oldest Plant Market

The Berliner Staudenmarkt originated in 1972 as a small event by the gardeners' association — today it is one of Germany's most renowned plant markets. It is organized by Berliner Staudenmarkt e.V., which organizes the market twice a year (spring and autumn). The spring edition at Domäne Dahlem is the larger and more important date — it is considered Germany's first major open-air plant market of the year and attracts hobby gardeners from all over the Berlin surrounding area as well as from Brandenburg and Northern Germany.

The Exhibitors

Over 130 exhibitors offer their range — predominantly family businesses and smaller nurseries from Germany. The range includes:

• Perennials: the heart of the market, from rare peonies to meadow plants
• Roses: old varieties, bush roses, climbing roses, wild roses
• Berry bushes and fruit trees: raspberries, blackberries, apple, pear, mirabelle trees
• Herbs: potted and bed herbs, Mediterranean and alpine
• Wild plants and medicinal herbs: for natural gardens
• Seeds: old and rare varieties
• Garden tools, equipment, books: for complete garden outfitting

The Domäne as a Backdrop

Domäne Dahlem in the Berlin district of Dahlem is a farm estate first mentioned in 1560, now an open-air museum with active organic farming. The plant market takes place between fields, orchards, animal pastures, and historic farm buildings — an unusually atmospheric market setting in the middle of the city. Those arriving by car park at the nearby Wertheimplatz and use the free "plant taxis" — small carts that bring purchases from the market to the car.

Advice Directly from the Grower

What distinguishes the plant market from a pure garden center is the opportunity to speak directly with the growers and family businesses. Anyone looking for a special plant for their shady garden or having soil problems will receive competent answers at the stand — from people who cultivate their varieties themselves. This makes the market an informal garden symposium.

Organic Gastronomy and Family Program

Domäne Dahlem operates its own organic restaurant and several market stalls with regional cuisine. Children can visit the petting zoo, observe animals in the fields, or participate in the Domäne's educational workshop program.