Federal Horticultural Show 2011

Unlike previous garden shows, the staging area in Koblenz was mainly in the centre of the city and directly affected the local population.

In addition to the prestige of hosting a Federal Horticultural Show, Koblenz benefited to a much greater extent from the associated urban development.

After discussions with the state of Rhineland-Palatinate on the financing of the project, the City Council made a final commitment on 27 January 2005 to host the Federal Garden Show in 2011.

The Logo of the Federal Horticultural Show 2011 presents a colourful kaleidoscope in the form of a twist, which is intended to represent intense viewing.

It is meant to symbolise the city’s energy in its preparations for the Federal Horticultural Show, as well as referring to the playful elements of a happy and colourful festival.

The entire complex had been made up of diverse species of plants, water features, fountains, radial steps and walls for sitting on.

Art exhibitions and cultural events with sculptures and flower beds dominated this area, which was divided into three approximately equal-sized fields.