# German fruit biodiversity and orchard preservation efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-fruit-biodiversity-and-orchard-preservation-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-29T05:00:20.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Various regional fruit and orchard associations in Germany are organizing events to promote the preservation of traditional fruit varieties and orchard ecosystems.

In late September 2026, the Loki-Schmidt-Garten in Hamburg scheduled the North German Apple Days to showcase fruit biodiversity, featuring approximately 250 old apple varieties and 75 pear varieties. The event, held in collaboration with BUND Hamburg, focuses on the importance of orchard meadows as vital habitats.

In Heideck, the Obst- und Gartenbauverein Eysölden held an action day titled ‘From the Tree to the Glass,’ which included workshops and juice pressing. The association is currently seeking surplus fruit to produce regional juice, offering compensation for deliveries.

In Lüneburg, the Lüneburger Streuobstwiesenverein announced an apple festival for October 4, 2026, at the Hof an den Teichen, featuring exhibitions of over 50 varieties and pomological consultations. 

Other regional initiatives include the second Schwälmer Apfeltag in Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain on October 3, where pomologist Lissy Mihaly will identify unknown varieties, a process being documented through student illustrations. In Bayreuth, the Streuobstallianz Bayreuth is organizing an apple festival for October 11, 2026, at the Lindenhof environmental information center, featuring orchard tours and juice pressing. 

Additionally, the Biologische Station is making old fruit varieties, such as ‘Prinz Albrecht von Preußen’ and ‘Goldparmäne,’ available for order. These varieties are noted for higher polyphenol content, which may benefit some allergy sufferers.

## Claims

- The Förderverein Kulturlandschaft Schwalm is hosting the second Schwälmer Apfeltag on October 3. (single source)
- Pomologist Lissy Mihaly will identify unknown apple and pear varieties at the Schwalm event. (single source)
- Students from Schwalmgymnasium are creating color illustrations to document traditional fruit growing culture. (single source)
- The Streuobstallianz Bayreuth is organizing an apple festival at Lindenhof on October 11, 2026. (single source)
- The Bayreuth apple festival includes activities such as juice pressing and orchard tours. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Germany celebrates traditional orchard culture with regional apple festivals

Regional German events and organizations are promoting traditional orchard culture through apple festivals, variety identification services, and the sale of heritage fruit tree varieties.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-celebrates-traditional-orchard-culture-with-regional-apple-festivals

### 2026-09-24: German orchard associations promote traditional fruit varieties

German orchard associations are hosting community events and festivals to promote traditional fruit varieties, apple pressing, and the preservation of meadow orchards.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-orchard-associations-promote-traditional-fruit-varieties

### 2026-09-18: Loki-Schmidt-Garten to host North German Apple Days

The North German Apple Days will showcase 250 apple and 75 pear varieties at Hamburg's Loki-Schmidt-Garten on September 26-27, 2026, focusing on fruit biodiversity and nature conservation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/loki-schmidt-garten-to-host-north-german-apple-days

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