Rose Society Garden Baden-Baden
You love nature, vibrant colors, and that one special moment when summer smells like roses? Then the Rose Novelty Garden on the Beutig hill is just the place for you. With over 1,000 varieties of roses—including the latest breeds of the year—this is one of the most beautiful rose gardens in Europe.
The garden has been honored with the “Award of Garden Excellence” by the World Federation of Rose Societies and attracts rose enthusiasts, breeders, and lovers from all over the world each year.
"Golden Rose of Baden-Baden" 2025
On June 17, 2025, the internationally renowned honorary award “Golden Rose of Baden-Baden” was presented to a Floribunda rose named Orienta Milya in Baden-Baden. It was bred by the German rose nursery Tantau, based in Uetersen.
This rose was named the best rose of the year in Germany’s only international competition for new rose varieties. The new cultivar impressed the jury with its abundance of dark yellow, single-petaled blooms featuring five raspberry-colored spots and a striking display of stamens. It has fresh green foliage and shows excellent leaf health.
With Orienta Milya, a Persica hybrid has won the Golden Rose of Baden-Baden for the first time. Persica hybrids stem from a breeding line that combines a wild Persian rose from Iran with garden roses. Orienta Milya also received a gold medal in the Floribunda rose category. Baden-Baden’s Lord Mayor, Dietmar Späth, presented the “Golden Rose” and the gold medal during the award ceremony in the Gönneranlage to Jens Krüger, Head of Breeding at Tantau.
For the 73rd New Rose Variety Competition in Baden-Baden, more than 70 rose experts and breeders from 15 countries gathered in the Rose Novelty Garden on the Beutig hill on June 17 to evaluate 141 new rose varieties from 31 breeders.
The most distinguished guest on competition day was Sushil Prakash from India, the new President of the World Federation of Rose Societies. The international jury was chaired by Sanda Simic from Vancouver, Canada. Rose specialists from across Europe as well as Canada, India, China, and the United States took part in the competition.
A place of distinction – with many stories to tell
This garden ranks among the best in Europe and has been honored with the Award of Garden Excellence by the World Federation of Rose Societies. And it’s no surprise—beyond the lush abundance of blossoms, visitors can also enjoy fascinating insights into the world of rose breeding, from traditional rose christenings to festive award ceremonies.
Rose Society Garden – FAQs
May 22 – October 4, 2026 | Daily from 9:00 AM until dusk, at the latest until 9:00 PM.
From May to July, the garden is generally open until 9:00 PM.
June 16, 2026 | Closed all day
June 19, 2026 | Closed from 6:00 PM
June 20, 2026 | Closed from 6:00 PM
June 26, 2026 | Closed from 6:00 PM
June 27, 2026 | Closed from 6:00 PM
Location: Moltkestraße, Baden-Baden
Parking: Available along Moltkestraße
Adults (18 and over): €2.00 per person
- Dogs are unfortunately not allowed in the garden.
- Please be considerate of other visitors and behave in a way that does not disturb or endanger others.
- Instructions given by supervisory staff must be followed.
- The Garden Authority reserves the right to partially or fully close the garden during opening hours for maintenance or special events.
- Entering the garden with any type of vehicle, bicycle, inline skates, e-scooter, or skateboard is prohibited.
- Damaging or removing plants or plant parts is strictly forbidden.
- Please leave seating, tables, and umbrellas in their designated areas.
- Playing loud music, hosting parties, picnics, or private gatherings, as well as bringing your own furniture or barbecue equipment, is not allowed.
- Any commercial events or activities—such as sales, promotional, club, or distribution activities—are not permitted without explicit permission from the Garden Authority.
- A special permit from the Garden Authority is required for commercial photography.
- The use of drones is strictly prohibited.
June 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Guided tour through the Rose Garden with an introduction to the 2026 award-winning roses.
All tours in the Rose Society Garden require approval from the Garden Authority.
For group tour requests, please contact: sales@baden-baden.com, Tel. +49 (0)7221/275 232 81
Rose Concerts – Where Music Meets Bloom
When the scent of blooming roses blends with gentle melodies, unforgettable moments are created: the concert series “Rose Concerts” merges music and nature in unique harmony.
In June 2026, music lovers can once again look forward to atmospheric evenings with the Baden-Baden Philharmonic
Orchestra – tentatively scheduled for June 19 & 20, 2026, as well as June 26 & 27, 2026.
