Rose market in Ehestorf: A rush of flowers attracts Northern Germany!

Rose market in Ehestorf: A rush of flowers attracts Northern Germany!

What a spectacle in the open-air museum at Kiekeberg! This year's rose market took place on July 20, 2025 and attracted numerous visitors from all over Northern Germany. Despite the summer holidays, the event was a complete success and the dealers were pleased with excellent sales figures. The sea of ​​rose flowers attracted both passionate gardeners and newcomers, who were inspired by the numerous breeders and dealers. For many it was not just a market, but a real experience.

Visitors could look forward to around 25 stands that offered a colorful range of rose varieties from various breeding companies and nurseries. There were also offers from the areas of culinary, cosmetics, fabrics, jewelry and a variety of decorations - a true feast for the senses! Loud State newspaper The customers were often well prepared and had precise ideas about the types of roses they wanted, especially popular varieties such as noble roses and bee-friendly open roses.

A market full of highlights

Particularly noteworthy are the activities that were offered for the whole family. Live music from the duo “Roods & Reeds”, culinary tastings in the tasting kitchen and creative activities for children, who were able to let their imaginations run wild with dry felting and screen printing, all contributed to the good atmosphere. The gastronomy was also top-notch - the museum bakery sold freshly baked butter cake and traditional baked goods, while the museum café “Daswegewitz” offered delicious breakfast options and coffee specialties.

Another highlight of the market was the awarding of the “most beautiful rose” and the “best scented rose” at 3 p.m. by the museum gardener Matthias Schuh. The Kiekberg rose election, organized by volunteers from the Kiekeberg support association, offered visitors the opportunity to choose their favorite from ten roses from five breeders. This initiative contributes to the popularity of the event and the older, tried and tested rose varieties continue to enjoy great popularity.

Expert knowledge for the bright future

For all those who would like to realize themselves in the rose garden, plant experts were available to give tips on care, pruning and fertilization. The Society of German Rose Friends provided information about the health of rose plants and reassured interested garden owners that roses can cope well with climate changes. However, it is important to look after newly planted roses well in order to develop a strong root system.

Vinzent and Sandra Vielgut from Soltau decided to purchase a red climbing rose for the first time. “We have already planned a location for it in our garden,” they reveal enthusiastically. Andrè and Victoria Biber from Harburg were also new to the market and were looking for a rose suitable for containers for their balcony - a real sign of how much interest in roses is growing.

Overall, the visitors were enthusiastic about the diverse offerings and the great chaos of information that the rose market in the open-air museum on Kiekeberg offered. Further information about future events is available at hamburg040 and likes to be in the garden available.