Flower splendor and enjoyment: garden show in the Altzella monastery park!

Flower splendor and enjoyment: garden show in the Altzella monastery park!

In the picturesque Altzella monastery park it will soon be time to “enjoy green” again! The traditionally popular event will take place on June 28th and 29th, 2025 Flower and garden show instead, which is organized by Schlösserland Sachsen. Garden lovers can look forward to a wealth of offerings presented by over 100 exhibitors, including florists, garden centers and tree nurseries. The monastery park, once the home of Cistercian monks, is transformed into a true paradise for nature lovers on these days.

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visitors can stroll through a colorful variety of plants and garden supplies. Here you can find everything from rare cultivated plants to medicinal and culinary herbs to hardy perennials. Succulents, cacti and even carnivorous plants enrich the range. There is also a large selection of garden tools, outdoor furniture and decorative items waiting for visitors. If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you will find a variety of delicacies in the gourmet and gourmet corners.

A colorful supporting program

What would a garden show be without musical accompaniment? Harp music will be played in the wine cellar on the monastery grounds, while swing and rock'n'roll will ensure a good atmosphere on stage. For little garden lovers, there is also a playground full of activities and an exciting program with a floral writing workshop and fantastic plant fairy tales.

In order to make the event even more varied, a floristry exhibition on the topic “Botanical Style – Naturally Altzella” will be presented. Bio entertainers show “bioregional” tricks that are sure to delight the audience.

Practical information

Admission to the flower and garden show costs 8 euros, children up to 16 years of age have free entry. To ensure that the journey is relaxed, there are numerous parking spaces on the monastery grounds, and on weekends the parking lot of the Saxon State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and Geology is also available. If you want to travel by public transport, you can use bus lines 424, 750 and 418/412.

A special feature for visitors who arrive by bike is the monastery's ideal location on the Muldetal cycle path, which offers a connection to the Elbe cycle path. For experts, there are additional tips on caring for and handling plants in the Garden Academy.

A plant depot ensures that purchases can be conveniently stored during your stay. For those who use public transport, there is even free coffee at the info point. Online tickets allow faster access to the event.

This event is not only a place of inspiration for hobby gardeners, but also a meeting place to talk to like-minded people. If you would like to find out more about these and other garden events, you will find comprehensive information on the site gartenmessen.de, where numerous dates for the coming months are also listed.

In summary, the flower and garden show in the Altzella monastery park offers a great program for young and old - from rare plants and creative exhibitions to musical highlights and culinary delights. A festive weekend that will attract garden lovers and families alike!