Geranium Market Tecklenburg "Viva Gerania"

Spring Plant Market with a Historic Setting

The Geranium Market Tecklenburg "Viva Gerania" has been the most important spring plant market in the Tecklenburger Land for years and a fixed date in the gardening calendar for many hobby gardeners in Westphalia. On Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 — on the first May weekend — the historic old town of the castle town of Tecklenburg will transform into an open garden stage.

Tecklenburg — the Castle Town Above the Tecklenburger Land

Tecklenburg is located on a 200-meter-high hill in the Steinfurt district — one of the most picturesque half-timbered towns in Northwest Germany, characterized by its medieval castle complex and historic townscape. This unique setting makes the market more than just a plant sale: a stroll through the old town with geranium sales stands is an atmospheric experience.

What You Will Find at the Market

• Geraniums — the star of the market, in all colors and varieties
• Balcony and Garden Flowers — Petunias, lobelias, begonias, mixed annuals
• Roses — hybrid tea roses, shrub roses, climbing roses
• Perennials — Phlox, Astilbe, Hostas, rock garden plants
• Fruit Trees — young apple, pear, cherry, plum trees
• Hydrangeas — the classic of the Münsterland garden
• Herbs — culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, Mediterranean spices

Regional Nurseries

The exhibitors come from nurseries in the Tecklenburger Land, Münsterland, and adjacent Lower Saxony. This regional connection is one of the market's strengths — you get plants from the region for the region, with a guarantee that they will grow here.

Gastronomy and Atmosphere

Several snack and café stands, as well as local restaurants in the old town, provide catering. Tecklenburg is known as a tourist town — good restaurants and cafés are numerous here. The market is a good opportunity to discover the town itself: castle ruins, market square, open-air stage, and viewpoint over the Tecklenburger Land.