Rhododendron Park Festival Graal-Müritz
Three-day spring festival in the Rhododendron Park during the blooming season
About Rhododendron Park Festival
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The Rhododendron Park — A Botanical Jewel
Graal-Müritz boasts one of the most beautiful rhododendron parks in Northern Germany. Spanning over 4.5 hectares, with old plantings from the early 20th century, the park is home to hundreds of rhododendron and azalea species in the most diverse colors. Mid-May marks the peak of the bloom — precisely at this time, the town celebrates the Rhododendron Park Festival, a three-day spring festival that makes the park the focal point of a major cultural event.
The Program — Three Days of Spring
The festival traditionally begins on Friday evening with an opening party featuring live music and a DJ. Saturday and Sunday offer a varied day program:
- Stage Program with live concerts — regional bands, cover acts, singer-songwriters
- Walk Acts: Stilt walkers, acrobats, and jugglers roam the park paths
- Magic Shows: Stage magicians and close-up magicians surprise visitors
- Talks and Park Tours: Botanists and park gardeners explain the rhododendron collection and its history
The Crafts Promenade
A centerpiece of the festival is the Crafts Promenade along the park paths: Over 50 regional artisans and horticultural specialists present their work. Pottery, jewelry, textile art, wood carvings — and especially the horticultural sector: flowers, plants, herbs, honey, and sea buckthorn products. Many exhibitors offer plants to take home, allowing visitors to bring a piece of the Rhododendron Park with them.
Culinary Delights in the Park
Food trucks and stalls scattered throughout the park offer regional specialties: smoked fish from the Baltic Sea, bratwurst, homemade cakes, strawberries from Mecklenburg, lemonades, coffee. The park café is particularly popular during the festival.
Tradition and Significance
The festival is organized annually by the Tourismus- und Kur GmbH Graal-Müritz and is one of the most important spring events on the Mecklenburg Baltic coast. It officially marks the beginning of the tourist season in the seaside resort and attracts visitors from the entire Rostock district, as well as from Hamburg, Berlin, and the surrounding region.
Rhododendron Park Festival — edition 2026
Rhododendron Park Festival 2026 — Three Spring Days
In 2026, the Rhododendron Park Festival will again open the tourist season in Graal-Müritz in mid-May. From May 15 to 17, 2026, the 4.5-hectare park will transform into a mix of folk festival and craft market — perfectly timed with the spectacular rhododendron bloom.
The program follows the proven format: opening evening on Friday with a reception and live music, followed by an extensive stage program, the Crafts Promenade, horticultural stands, and park tours on the following days.
Programme Rhododendron Park Festival 2026
Program Structure 2026
- Friday, May 15, 2026 — Evening — Opening evening with reception, live music, and DJ set to kick off the season
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — Opening of the Crafts Promenade with 50+ exhibitors, stage program with cover bands, walk acts and magic shows in the afternoon, park tours with botanists, live concerts in the evening
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — Continuation of the Crafts Promenade, family program during the day, stage program with further concerts, talks on rhododendron and garden culture, festival winding down in the late afternoon
The full program (concert lists, walk act time slots, themes of park tours) will be published a few weeks before the event on graal-mueritz.de.
Highlights Rhododendron Park Festival 2026
- Rhododendron bloom at peak season — park in full splendor
- Crafts Promenade with over 50 regional exhibitors
- Opening evening with live music and DJ
- Walk acts, magic shows, and talks in the park
- Season opening of the seaside resort
Prices Rhododendron Park Festival 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks available from food trucks and the park café at standard market prices.
Practical information — Rhododendron Park Festival
Getting There
Graal-Müritz is located about 30 km northeast of Rostock. By car via the B105 and L21. By train to Graal-Müritz station (RB connection from Rostock). The Rhododendron Park (Parkstraße entrance) is within walking distance of the station.
Admission
Usually free or with a symbolic entrance fee. Current conditions for 2026 available via the Tourismus- und Kur GmbH.
Opening Hours
Friday: Evening (opening party from approx. 7 p.m.). Saturday and Sunday: approx. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in the seaside resort. Well-booked in May during Pentecost/start of the season — book rooms early.
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Where it takes place Rhododendron Park Festival
Rhododendronpark Graal-Müritz
Parkstraße, 18181 Graal-Müritz