Ellwangen in view: This is how the State Garden Show 2026 inspires!

Ellwangen in view: This is how the State Garden Show 2026 inspires!

Ellwangen, Deutschland - ellwangen is intensively preparing for the upcoming State Garden Show 2026 , which will take place from April 24 to October 4, 2026. The city expects between 750,000 and 1 million visitors. These figures indicate the high level of interest, which also becomes clear on the basis of the previous number of visitors to other garden shows in the region - cheeks listed more than 1 million and Schwäbisch Gmünd. Nevertheless, the organizers have doubts about the realizable number of visitors for Ellwangen.

The preparations are already in full swing, and construction work is in full swing around a year before the opening. As Schwäbische.de have already taken part in construction site tours. These tours enable citizens to actively pursue the progress of the work. The greatest demand was in 2023 when around 40 guided tours took place, and 100 group tours are already planned for the summer of 2024.

business ideas for the State Garden Show

During the State Garden Show, numerous business ideas developed to offer both visitors added value and increase the financial possibilities of the city. The planned offers include guided bike tours on the Kocher-Jagst cycle path, bicycle and scooter rental for exploring the area and a parking space shuttle with a bicycle rickshaw from a large parking lot in Neunheim to the city center.

• food truck at the large parking lot for snacks and drinks.
• rental of private parking spaces near the event area.
• dogitting or dog rental boxes for visitors with dogs.
• a chill-out garden for relaxation, music and drinks.
• a butterfly house or film tunnel for insect observations and a cell phone charging station with solar power.

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sustainability and nature conservation

The State Garden Show is designed under the slogan "Ellwangen to the Jagst" and aims to complement the urban use with the great outdoors. The concept comes from the Berlin landscape architects from Relais, and a triad of the experience is sought: "Watching nature - playing - experiencing". In the southwestern exhibition area in particular, the Jagst is converted to make them tangible in their natural meanders.

The near -natural redesign is planned in accordance with the European Water Framework Directive. The future attractions include a redesigned campsite, a city beach and a bridge park with play and movement offers to create a sustainable local recreation area near the city center.

By integrating modern digitization options, Ellwangen also strives to improve the quality of life of its residents and make the cityscape more attractive - a real "green fresh cell cure" for the city.

The daily participation in the construction site tours shows the great interest of the population. Mayor Michael Dambacher calmed the visitors to the resistance of the planned facilities. These should offer a benefit in the long term and thus contribute to the sustainability of the project.

With all these preparations, Ellwangen is well equipped to present an unforgettable state garden show.