Discover 200 green paradises: open gardens in SH and Hamburg!
On June 14th and 15th, 2025, over 200 gardens in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein will open their doors to visitors.

Discover 200 green paradises: open gardens in SH and Hamburg!
In Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, the weekend from June 14th to 15th, 2025 will be transformed into a blooming garden paradise. Over 200 gardens open their doors and invite you to discover the green oases beyond everyday life. This event, known as the “Open Garden”, offers garden lovers the unique opportunity to exchange ideas with garden owners, receive valuable care tips and even take cuttings for their own garden. What is even more exciting is the fact that around 40 gardens are taking part in this campaign for the first time, which makes the range of imaginable garden styles even more colorful. Because there is something for everyone here, whether it is a courtyard garden, a family garden, a landscape garden or even a specialist garden.
The participating gardens are not only diverse, but also demonstrate the creativity and passion of the garden owners. Visitors can look forward to urban gardens, collector's gardens and even shady retreats. Information about the latest trends in garden design can be obtained over a cozy coffee, so that even less experienced hobby gardeners get their money's worth. Anyone interested in the event can find all the information they need about the event on the website offenergarten.de, including a printed garden guide, which is available for just 3.80 euros including shipping.
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A highlight is the “Long Night of the Gardens” on August 2, 2025. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., over 30 gardens reveal their nightly secrets and transform into magical landscapes. Anyone who would like to take part in the monthly garden tours has the opportunity to explore around 20 to 30 gardens every first Sunday of the month from June to October. This promises not only a wonderful experience for garden lovers, but also inspiration for everyone who wants to beautify their own garden.
Garden events are not just limited to the weekend. As can be seen on the gartenmessen.de platform, there are numerous trade fairs throughout the year that deal with the topics of gardening and landscaping. Many of these events take place in historic facilities and offer a wonderful mix of plants, culinary delights and creative exhibitions. The variety ranges from specially themed garden festivals to large trade fairs that present current trends in the gardening world.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or an interested newbie, the Open Garden is a wonderful opportunity to be inspired. For anyone who wants to get started, event organizers partner with local garden centers to provide support and resources to create or expand your own green oasis. So it's clear: In Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, not only nature is flourishing, but also the community among like-minded people!
Further insights and opportunities to participate can be found at offenergarten.de, where you can also register for the printed garden guide. If you want to take a look into the diverse world of gardens, you shouldn't miss this event!