The park serves as a test site for the 'Landesgartenschau' concept, evaluating plants for their long-term viability in the local climate.
It contains a collection of approximately 2,000 rhododendrons, reflecting the botanical heritage of the Ammerland region.
The grounds host a permanent exhibition of garden architecture and small-space landscaping solutions for private homeowners.
The park includes an 'Edible Garden' section demonstrating permaculture and integrated vegetable cultivation.
It is managed by a dedicated company focused on gardening promotion and horticultural knowledge transfer.
Park der Gärten is a 14-hectare exhibition park in Bad Zwischenahn that serves as the permanent site of the Lower Saxony Garden Show. The grounds feature over 90 themed gardens, including model gardens, nursery displays, and perennial collections. It functions as an experimental site for horticultural research and landscape design evaluation. The park includes a dedicated area for 'Gardeners' Information' providing advice on plant care and environmental sustainability. Visitors can walk through specialized zones such as the rose garden, Mediterranean section, and aquatic plant displays. The site is designed to change significantly throughout the growing season due to its extensive annual planting schemes.
The central observation tower offering a panoramic view over the geometric layout of the main garden beds.
Bring a notepad or camera to capture specific plant variety names labeled in the model gardens.
Check the park's online 'plant database' before visiting to see what is currently in peak bloom.
Wear comfortable, supportive footwear as the site covers a large footprint with mostly gravel and grass pathways.
Do not attempt to walk the entire 14 hectares in less than three hours if you intend to actually view the individual plant labels.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during the winter months.
No dogs are allowed in the park; do not touch or pick the plants.
