In Freising’s rose gardens
Freising has a long and distinguished history of horticulture and garden design – and a tradition of colourful beds of roses everywhere in its public green spaces. 80 different varieties grow in “Rose Island” alone, between the railway station and city centre. Freising’s inhabitants have embraced this garden as a blooming retreat amidst the bustle of the historic laneways.
It’s a place that clearly communicates the message of the roses, and you will sense it too: roses bring the generations together and bring joy to everyday life. The little River Moosach gurgles its way among the rose bushes. Parts of the bank have been lowered, with steps leading down to the water that create refreshing seats in the summer.
Weihenstephan is the venue for the new Garden Days
After a year's break, the Garden Days will take place again in Freising in 2025 - albeit with new organisers and at a different location: Weihenstephan is now the venue for the event. For the first time, the green campus will be transformed into a colourful, blooming campus on Mother's Day weekend, 10 and 11 May. On the square between the library, cafeteria and central lecture theatre building, exhibitors will be offering plants, supplies and accessories. The advantage of the new venue is that there is plenty of parking space available.
The highlight of the Garden Days is of course the exhibitors, including a unique selection of high-ranking speciality gardeners from five countries: Experts in tomato and chilli varieties, all kinds of herbs, rare fruit trees, funkias, peonies, irises, daylilies, clematis, cacti, garden orchids and much more. Visitors will also find a wide range of garden accessories and high-quality garden tools, outdoor art and handicraft accessories, original natural products and culinary specialities.
In cooperation with the TUM School of Life Sciences and the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), high-calibre lectures, guided tours and professional plant protection advice will be offered. The Freising Tourist Information Centre will also be there and invites you to take a (historical) tour of the Weihenstephaner Berg (detailed information here / German only). The youngest guests are also catered for: there are tempting activities for children, such as nature crafts and a climbing activity. A relaxing live music programme is on the programme for all visitors.
You can download the programme flyer here (German only).
The Garden Days are open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Detailed information, such as admission prices, the guided tour programme and the list of exhibitors, is available on the organisers' website at https://gartentage-freising-weihenstephan.de (German website).
