Series synopsis
Königliche Gärten is a documentary television series that premiered on 3sat on November 3, 2025.
A visual journey through the magnificent garden landscapes of European royal houses – from the baroque forms at Hampton Court Palace to the ornate grounds of Sanssouci Palace and the extensive green spaces of Schönbrunn Palace. Each of these gardens tells not only of power and aesthetics, but also of the challenges of keeping nature, culture and history alive today.
Premise
A visual journey through the magnificent garden landscapes of European royal houses – from the baroque forms at Hampton Court Palace to the ornate grounds of Sanssouci Palace and the extensive green spaces of Schönbrunn Palace. Each of these gardens tells not only of power and aesthetics, but also of the challenges of keeping nature, culture and history alive today.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 3, 2025 | March 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hampton Court Palace The royal gardens of Hampton Court are a melting pot of eras: from the Tudors to the Victorian era, art and nature combine to create a unique legacy. |
November 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Sanssouci Palace Sanssouci invites you to a rendezvous with Frederick II. His famous refuge in Potsdam combines architecture and garden design to create the most successful work of art of the great King of Prussia. |
November 3, 2025 |
| 3 |
Schönbrunn Palace The Schönbrunn Palace Gardens - once an imperial hunting ground, now a World Heritage Site. Baroque visions, courtly representation and botanical diversity characterize this distinctive place in Vienna. |
November 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 3sat |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2026 |
| Status | continue |