ABOUT THE FAIR
The "Blossoming Austria" trade fair in Wels is a highlight every spring for garden lovers, hobby gardeners and professionals from the gardening and landscaping sectors. As Austria’s leading trade and public fair, it focuses on gardening, plants, nature, and leisure. Held at the Wels Exhibition Center—one of the country’s most modern event venues—it offers optimal infrastructure and excellent conditions for both exhibitors and visitors.
The event brings together horticulture, landscape design, decorative elements, rare plants, garden furniture, and leisure activities, offering a comprehensive platform for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor space or stay up to date with the latest trends. National and international exhibitors, including plant breeders, garden tool manufacturers, landscape architects, and horticultural companies, showcase their latest innovations. Visitors can discover high-quality products and find inspiration in elaborately designed show gardens created by leading garden designers from Upper Austria.
A special highlight is the rare plant market, where collectors and gardening enthusiasts can find unique and extraordinary plants. The herb world section showcases the many uses of herbs for health and well-being. Complementing this, the "Healthy & Fit" herbal paradise, designed by organic gardening expert Karl Ploberger, offers valuable insights into nature’s healing powers.
Grilling enthusiasts are also well catered for. "Grilling Austria" presents the latest barbecue trends, high-quality equipment, and exciting competitions, including Weber’s amateur grilling championship.
Running alongside "Blooming Austria" is the leisure fair "Holiday & Camping"—Upper Austria’s largest travel exhibition, covering topics related to vacations, camping, and outdoor activities.
With its wide range of topics, hands-on demonstrations, and expert knowledge, "Blooming Austria" in Wels offers endless inspiration for those passionate about gardening, nature, and outdoor living.
The Blooming Austria (Blühendes Österreich) in Wels took place from Friday, 27. March to Sunday, 29. March 2026.