Some of the most beautiful spaces in German Village are the ones you never get to see.
For one weekend each year, that changes.
The 65th Annual German Village Haus und Garten Tour returns on Sunday, June 28, giving visitors the rare opportunity to step inside some of the neighborhood’s most remarkable private homes and gardens. The self-guided tour runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature 10 unique properties that showcase the history, creativity, and careful preservation that have made German Village one of Columbus’ most beloved neighborhoods.
The Haus und Garten Tour is the longest-running home tour tradition in Central Ohio, drawing thousands of visitors each year.
“Behind each door and within each garden is a story of care, intention and stewardship,” said German Village Society Executive Director Courtney Thraen. “For 65 years, residents have opened their homes not only to share their beauty, but to demonstrate what it means to preserve a place with purpose.”
This year’s tour includes everything from charming brick cottages and stately Victorian homes to beloved neighborhood green spaces.
Among the highlights is an ornate Victorian home on East Beck Street that has become one of German Village’s most recognizable residences, even appearing in displays at John Glenn Columbus International Airport and on a Bath & Body Works soap label.
Visitors will also have the chance to tour a cozy cottage with a greenhouse-style kitchen addition, a beautifully preserved Queen Anne home with stained glass windows, and a former storefront that has been thoughtfully transformed into a one-of-a-kind private residence.
The tour extends beyond front doors, with stops at two neighborhood landmarks that have helped shape German Village for generations.
Schiller Park, the neighborhood’s 23-acre gathering place since 1867, is included on this year’s tour, along with Frank Fetch Park.
The tiny pocket park began as an empty lot before being transformed into one of German Village’s signature public spaces and named in honor of the founder of the German Village Society.
Tickets for the 2026 Haus und Garten Tour are $25 and can be purchased online or on the day of the event at the German Village Meeting Haus, located at 588 S. Third Street. Visitors looking for an even more exclusive experience can purchase VIP Pre-Tour tickets for the evening of June 27, offering an early look at the featured homes before the main event.
While you’re in the neighborhood, it’s worth setting aside extra time to explore.
German Village’s brick streets are lined with local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores, and boutiques, making the home tour an ideal excuse to spend the day wandering one of Columbus’ most picturesque neighborhoods.
There are lots of reasons to visit the neighborhood. Whether you’re looking for renovation inspiration, appreciate historic architecture, or simply enjoy seeing what lies behind some of the city’s most iconic brick facades, the Haus und Garten Tour offers a glimpse into spaces that are rarely open to the public.
