Ponitz Castle & Garden Days
Garden and Style Fair in the Castle Park of Ponitz Renaissance Castle
About Ponitz Garden Days
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Castle Park as a Green Living Room
The Ponitz Renaissance Castle in the Altenburger Land district, on the border with Saxony, is one of Eastern Thuringia's most distinctive noble residences. With the Ponitz Castle & Garden Days, the spacious castle park opens its grounds once a year for a curated garden and lifestyle fair – not a mass event, but a selection of around 40 exhibitors who present their products under the trees and in the historic park.
Concept: Living, Garden, Style
The focus is on high-quality garden craftsmanship and selected lifestyle products: rare perennials and seasonal flowers, stylish decorations, high-quality fashion and jewelry, rustic wooden furniture, creative design ideas for home, courtyard, and garden – from Italian designer fountains and root wood objects to custom fence creations. A special emphasis is placed on craftsmanship: glass artists, traditional scissor and knife grinders (bringing your own items is encouraged), and plant experts offer advice directly on site.
Friends Association and Municipality of Ponitz
The event is organized by the Friends of the Ponitz Renaissance Castle Association in cooperation with the municipality of Ponitz. Proceeds from admission and stand fees go towards the restoration and preservation of the castle and its park – thus, the Garden Days also serve as a benefit event for the Renaissance monument.
Ponitz Garden Days — edition 2026
Program of the 2nd Edition
Following the successful premiere in 2025, the 2nd edition continues the concept: a curated selection of exhibitors, the castle park as a backdrop, and three days of programming.
Planned Focus Areas
- Garden market with rare perennials and seasonal flowers
- Lifestyle stands with fashion, jewelry, decorations, wooden objects
- Craft demonstrations: glass artists, scissor and knife grinders
- Plant advice from experienced gardeners and florists
- Culinary stands with regional specialties
- Guided tours of the Ponitz Renaissance Castle
Full program and exhibitor list available from spring 2026 at schloss-ponitz.de and gemeinde-ponitz.de.
Programme Ponitz Garden Days 2026
Schedule June 12–14, 2026 (planned, based on 2025)
- Fri, June 12 — Opening in the morning, stands until approx. 6 PM
- Sat, June 13 — Main visitor day, stands 10 AM–6 PM, special castle tours
- Sun, June 14 — Last market day, stands 10 AM–5 PM, closing activities
Highlights Ponitz Garden Days 2026
- Around 40 selected exhibitors – not a mass event
- Setting: Castle park of the Ponitz Renaissance Castle
- Craftsmanship specialties: glass art, grinding, wood design
- Proceeds go towards the preservation of the Renaissance monument
Prices Ponitz Garden Days 2026
Day ticket (based on previous year's prices): €8 regular, €6 reduced (schoolchildren, students, people with disabilities). Children under 16 free admission. Final prices for 2026 on the organizer's website.
Practical information — Ponitz Garden Days
Getting There
Ponitz is located in the Altenburger Land district on the border of Thuringia and Saxony, about 15 km northwest of Crimmitschau. By car via the A4 (Schmölln exit) and B7. By train to Crimmitschau or Altenburg, then by bus.
Admission
Based on previous year's prices: €8 per person per day, reduced €6 (schoolchildren, students, people with disabilities), children under 16 free.
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Where it takes place Ponitz Garden Days
Schlosspark des Renaissanceschlosses Ponitz
Renaissanceschloss Ponitz, Schlosspark, 04639 Ponitz, 04639 Ponitz