Park der Gärten — Season Opening 2026
Season start in Northern Germany's largest garden show — April 18, 2026
About Park der Gärten — Season Start
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A Garden World of European Standing
The Park der Gärten in Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup originated from the Lower Saxony State Garden Show and is considered the most important permanent exhibition for contemporary garden architecture in Northern Germany. Across approximately 14 hectares, garden designers, landscape architects, and nurseries present around 40 themed gardens — from sculpture gardens and water gardens to perennial borders, rose promenades, and show gardens.
Season Opening on April 18, 2026
The garden year begins with the season opening on April 18, 2026. The grounds are open daily until October 4, 2026, gradually unfolding through the vegetation phases — from tulip blooms through roses, perennials, and summer flowers to autumn colors. Approximately 60 special events are spread throughout the season, including concerts, children's activities, workshops, and the late-summer light installation “Illumination — Light Magic in the Park der Gärten”.
Opening Program
The opening day traditionally offers guided tours through the themed gardens, expert insights into the year's plantings, and culinary offerings in the park's gastronomy. The show gardens of the North German nurseries will also be presented at the start of the season — they change from year to year and showcase current trends in garden design.
Connection to Bad Zwischenahn
The garden facility is located in the Rostrup district, a few kilometers from Bad Zwischenahn, and is well integrated into the tourism around the Zwischenahner Meer. Visitors often combine their visit with a stroll in the spa gardens or a boat trip.
Park der Gärten — Season Start — edition 2026
Key Dates
- Season Opening: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Season End: October 4, 2026
- Area: approx. 14 hectares
- Themed Gardens: over 40
- Plant Species: more than 4,000
- Address: Elmendorfer Straße 40, 26160 Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup
Programme Park der Gärten — Season Start 2026
Program for the 2026 Season Start
The program follows the proven structure of previous years:
- Official opening of the new garden season in the morning
- Guided tours through the themed and show gardens
- Presentation of the new show gardens from North German nurseries
- Consultations on plants, care, and garden design
- Catering in the park restaurant and at mobile stands
- Family and children's activities
- Preview of the approximately 60 special events of the season (incl. Garden Party, Illumination, Autumn Market)
The exact daily program will be published shortly before the season start on park-der-gaerten.de.
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Getting There
Accessible by car via the A28 (Zwischenahn exit) and signposted park directions. Parking available on the park grounds. Easily accessible by bike via regional routes.
Admission
Season tickets and day tickets — current prices on park-der-gaerten.de. Reduced prices for children, family offers available.
Tip
The season opening in April is ideal for tulips and spring flowers. For roses, visit in mid-June; autumn colors start in September.
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