Submissions are now open until 17 July 2026

For the twelfth time, Callwey Verlag, together with its partners – including the bdla – is organising the ‘Gardens of the Year’ competition; the aim is to find the best private gardens in the German-speaking world designed by landscape architects and garden and landscape contractors. 

The entries will be judged by an independent jury comprising:
Thomas Banzhaf, President of the BGL; Daniel Berg, winner of the 2026 Gardens of the Year award; Wolfgang Bohlsen, Editor-in-Chief of *Mein schöner Garten*; Dirk Ebben, Managing Director of Baumschule Ebben; Prof. Stephan Lenzen, President of the bdla; Konstanze Neubauer, author; Jens Spanjer, Director of the Schloss Dyck Foundation; Heike Vossen, Editor-in-Charge of *FREIRAUMGESTALTER* and *GÄRTEN*.

For the third time, the Newcomer of the Year award will be presented to young practices (founded no earlier than 2023).

The 50 best gardens will also be published in a comprehensive illustrated book by Callwey Verlag and showcased in an exhibition. The awards ceremony will take place on 25 February 2027 at Baumschule Ebben.

About the Gardens of the Year 2027 competition and registration/submission
 

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