Discover Enchanting Gardens: A Weekend Escape to Castle Parks and Private Retreats

During the weekend of June 7-8, 2025, several counties are set to open various private gardens, monastery gardens, and gardening colonies. Elsewhere, the Open Gardens Weekend is taking place in easily accessible castle parks, botanical gardens, or arboretums. Visitors can take part in tours and programs that showcase garden art and architecture, delve into the history and future of specific green spaces, and perhaps even learn about the intriguing stories surrounding certain garden structures or artistic elements. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discuss your gardening plans—like creating a pond or crafting a nature garden—directly with experienced gardeners who are eager to provide helpful advice.

Prague: A Journey from Gardens Beneath the Castle to Gardening Colonies

In Prague, the Open Gardens Weekend offers a fantastic chance to explore places that are typically off-limits. You can traditionally visit certified Nature Gardens at the Naturalists’ Station of the Prague City Council, along with the Gardens located under Prague Castle, the Artists’ Garden, and the Josef Sudek Studio.

Among the notable sites, the Healing Garden of St. Joseph on Vlašská Street stands out, along with the natural garden in Toulcovův dvoře, the private garden at the Scarabeus Gallery, the secret garden colony Libeňský ostrov, and the beautifully maintained gardens at Troja Castle. You will also find interesting examples like the Botanical Garden of Jarov Secondary Vocational School and the garden of Eden Primary School.

Central Bohemia: Historic Castle Parks Take Center Stage

In Central Bohemia, you can discover a variety of historic castle parks and gardens, found in places like Dobříš, Měšice, Hořovice, Načeradec, and Kačina. Průhonice Park and the historical park at the Vrchotovy Janovice Chateau will also be open to those interested (note: this is available only on Saturday, June 14).

You’ll find 18 private gardens with appealing names, such as The Surprisingly Ordinary Rose Garden, the Tulipania garden, the garden of Taticek Druzec, and the garden belonging to the first republican villa of Rudolf. Don’t miss the unique experience at the flower farm, Loukykvět in Mšecke Žehrovice, where you can purchase seedlings of perennials, annuals, and chrysanthemums. Located in Libušín is a charming romantic English-style garden that is complemented by a permaculture vegetable garden, making it worth a visit. Be sure to check out the Natural Gardens of Myslin, which features a bistro serving a daily menu of locally sourced ingredients, guided tours, and sales of seedlings and herbs.

South Bohemia: Explore the Wonders of Private Gardens and Flower Farms

In South Bohemia, you can uncover a broad array of natural gardens. For instance, the Herba Grata perennial garden is a private country garden enriched with old fruit trees, and perennial plant combinations are a highlight here. There is also an orangery styled in the English fashion and a charming little vegetable garden. The Kraffer Garden, notable for being the last large historic garden in Jindřichův Hradec, will welcome visitors for both days. This location features a flower farm, a florist, a horticultural shop, a landscape studio, a seasonal café, a playground for young visitors, and an exhibition detailing the place’s history. Interested in herbal medicine? Don’t miss the Natural Garden of Magical Herbs in Český Krumlov, where guided tours on medicinal plants are available.

Follow your garden exploration to the flower farm Kytky za humny in Dobšice (near Týn nad Vltavou), which will delight visitors with guided tours and the chance to purchase fresh bouquets. Another highlight is the Višňová Country Garden, featuring perennials and orchards. In Rudolfov, check out the Gardens Above the Town (previously known as Earthly Heaven)—this is the first family farm in Bohemia. The complex also has the Centre for Personal Development Měsíčnice, the first demonstration nature garden in Bohemia – Anastazie, a community garden called Naše zahrádka, and the Tvorimesrdcem.cz shop. Admission fees are 80 and 40 CZK.

Pilsen: Meditation, Water, and Gardens for Children

In Pilsen, you can explore Luft’s Garden, which boasts wetland areas and a variety of wet-loving plants and animals. Other attractive sites include the historical park in Blovice and the Lower Garden at the Chotěšov Monastery. Alongside these well-known places, there are numerous private gardens, school gardens, community gardens, and gardens associated with monasteries. Not to be missed are the gardens at Kozel Castle, Luhov Castle, and the garden at Veselí nad Úhlavou Castle.

Smaller gardens include the blooming First Republic Garden in Janovice nad Úhlavou, the Kornatice Nature Garden, or the Green House Nature Garden in Příchovice. A certified natural garden linked to the Posumava landscape can also be found at Veselí 34, in the Garden and Studio with Soul. Here, you can purchase paintings featuring flower meadows, all certified by the Šumava Original Product and recognized in the Czech Record.

West and North-West: Discover Lesser-Known Castles

In the Karlovy Vary Region, the Open Gardens Weekend features the botanical garden in Bečov nad Teplou, home to many rare conifers, along with the historic garden of Valeč Castle, the expansive Kynžvart Castle Park, and the School Botanical Garden in Dalovice.

In the Ústí nad Labem region, 14 gardens will be open for tours. These include the Krásný Dvůr Castle Park and Stekník Castle. A visit to the Nobilis Tilia Organic Garden in Vlčihor promises excitement; its extensive permaculture garden is open on Saturdays and Sundays and features a tea room and shop selling natural cosmetics. In Mikulášovice, check out a flooded quarry with artists’ gardens and artwork from the annual Mikulášovice carving symposium.

East Bohemia: English Parks and Hidden Gardens

In the Hradec Králové Region and the Pardubice Region, visitors will find remarkable gardens and parks, including the Zdobín Collection Garden, which features a vast number of rare and endangered botanical species, along with animal helpers. Don’t miss the herb garden in Kuks or the Garden of Medicinal Plants from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Charles University in Hradec Králové. The historical park at the state chateau Hrádek u Nechanic and the historical garden of the Opočno chateau will also be open to the public. Among private gardens, you can visit the garden in Černožice, which has been renovated according to the Live in Your Garden course, as well as the natural garden on Lánská cesta in Černčice.

In the Pardubice Region, the Letohrad Chateau Park and Orangery are beckoning visitors. On Sunday, you can explore the grounds of the Chroustovice Apprenticeship School at 1 PM and 3 PM with guides. Also inviting are the Fatima Koclířov Monastery Gardens—a welcoming environment where you can take a breather, refresh yourself after a long journey, and unwind from the everyday rush. Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2 to 5 PM at the family farm Částkov, where a guided tour will be held at 3 PM. The demonstration nature garden from the Stolístek Ecocentre is exceptionally beautiful and will be open on Saturdays from 8 AM to 2 PM. In this garden, you’ll find honey beds, both perennial and annual plants, a natural pond supporting environmental education, a willow tunnel, a llama enclosure, and an edible forest.

Highlands and South Moravia: The Beauty of Blossoming Landscapes

For those drawn to private gardens, natural areas, and historical parks, the Highlands and South Moravia are the perfect destinations. Many natural and ornamental gardens have participated in this event for upcoming years, and their owners have considerable experience. In addition to well-known tourist spots like the Tiree Chmelar Herb Garden in Valtice and the Chateau Park in Mikulov, venues usually not open to the public will welcome visitors during the Open Gardens Weekend. For instance, you can explore the celebrated Brno villas, including Tugendhat, Stiassni, and Villa Wittal. The Academic Garden and the Theme Gardens—Labyrinth of Nature and Garden Paradise—located within the Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel University (Valtická 337, Lednice) will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. An exquisite destination is the exotic garden in Přibice (Přibice 500), where massive palm trees, mature olive trees, fig trees, various yucca species, and fascinating exotic plants surround a koi pond. About 30 different species of palms and cycads call this garden home.

The Highlands offers tours through mostly private and natural gardens, school gardens, as well as artists’ gardens. You can visit The Old Empire Nature Gardens in Hněvkovice (Sunday, June 8), the Chrástov Nature Garden (Saturday, June 7, admission 50 CZK), and a private garden called Homecoming in Telč, which embodies elements and philosophies of Japanese gardens. You can also drop by the Artists’ Garden – garden in Oslavic featuring a ceramic workshop. This site includes a perennial front garden, a rock garden made of syenite with various shrubs and stonecrops, an enclosed courtyard with a ceramic workshop, along with a garden on a gently sloped southern area featuring fruit trees and vegetable beds. For 10 years, Mr. and Mrs. Otáhal have been lovingly cultivating their beautiful garden in Poliz and warmly invite visitors to stop by this weekend. You’ll be able to enjoy the Laurel Garden throughout the weekend—a fragrant, relaxing natural garden complete with a natural bathing biotope, an apidomke, and raised beds teeming with herbs, fruits, and vegetables, located in Hybrids. The adventure garden sample at Kamarád Nursery in Nový Veselí serves as a hub for environmental events in the Žďársko micro-region, welcoming visitors on Sundays from 12 to 4 PM. The historical park at Maleč Chateau will also be open for exploration.

East Moravia: Castle and Monastery Gardens

In the Zlín Region, during the Weekend of Open Gardens, you can visit locations steeped in vibrant pilgrimage traditions and renowned pilgrimage sites. In Kroměříž, for example, the Garden of Flowers welcomes your visit. You can also explore the Velehrad Monastery Garden and the parish garden, complete with a historic parish barn in Velké Ořechov. Beautiful vistas await you overlooking Buchlov and the surrounding plains near Uherské Hradiště. Open on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 2 to 4 PM is the demonstration garden at the Veronica Hostětín Nature Centre. The Baroque garden at the castle in Zdounky is also part of the event, and the sub-chateau garden in Kroměříž will be open until June 28-29, 2025.

The Natural Garden of Knowledge at the Wallachian Ecocentre ČSOP (Šafaříkova 555, Valašské Meziříčí) is open for visitors to explore the insect hotel, herb spiral, garden pond filled with aquatic plants, flower beds teeming with perennials and annuals, vegetable plots, beetle garden, willow hut, flower meadow, birdhouse exhibition, and other nature garden elements. The Olive Tree in Buchlovice eagerly anticipates your arrival, showcasing horticulture dominated by a variety of olive trees—from small bushes to large, centuries-old bonsai.

Central and Northern Moravia: Castle Parks and Community Gardens

In the Olomouc Region, on Saturday, the Krásenka Flower Farm near Přerov will be open to visitors. Flowers here are cultivated in harmony with nature, without using chemical fertilizers. Visitors can explore a QR trail that winds through the chateau park, and you can take a look at the open-access Red Tower and Mánes Gazebo at Čechy pod Kosířem Chateau, a popular historical site. Don’t miss the picturesque Veselíčko Chateau Park, where you can experience The Countess’s Nature Trail (featuring 25 informative stops in the village) that highlights the most notable trees through expert signage located along a circular route in the park. The Biocorridor Hvězdárna Přerov serves as a free transition from garden to landscape, creating pathways to new habitats. On Sunday, the community gardens such as Za()hrada na Tabulák in Olomouc and the Parish Garden in Moravičany will be showcasing their work, with the Open Gardens Weekend followed by a Children’s Day program at 2 PM.

Open Gardens Weekend 2025

What Is It?

Open Gardens Weekend is a nationwide event opening normally private and restricted gardens to the public for two days only. Visitors gain exclusive access to a diverse array of green spaces, including private estates, historic castles, monasteries, schools, and more.

Date & Time

Weekend of June 7–8, 2025
– All participating sites are open both days; times vary by location.

Who Can Attend?

Anyone interested in gardens, history, or gardening—families, enthusiasts, photographers, students, and professionals alike.

What to Expect

• Garden Types:

  • Private family gardens

  • Castle grounds and courtyards

  • Monastery cloisters

  • School botanical collections

• Activities:

  • Guided tours led by owners or experts

  • Hands-on workshops and demonstrations

  • Plant sales featuring locally grown varieties

  • Informal Q&A and tip exchanges with gardeners

• Admission:

  • Most gardens: Free

  • Some sites: Small entrance fee or voluntary donation

Regions & Sample Highlights

1. Choose your regions—many gardens are clustered, so you can plan a route.

2. Check individual opening hours—some start early in the morning, others close by late afternoon.

3. Wear comfortable shoes—paths may be gravel or grass.

4. Bring cash—for workshops, plant purchases, or donations.

5. Pack a camera—unique and historic settings abound!