B14 Gerhard Marcks Künstlerhaus Ahrenshoop

Büdnerei B14 is the former home of the famous German sculptor, draughtsman and graphic artist Gerhard Marcks. The more than 200-year-old listed building was extensively restored between 2017 and 2019 and opened as an artists' residence. In this context, close cooperation is being sought with Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle. Since August 17, 2019, a cast of the world-famous bronze sculpture "The Caller" by Gerhard Marcks has stood in the garden of the "B14 Gerhard Marcks Künstlerhaus" in the Niehagen district. The artwork gained worldwide fame due to its location in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, where another cast of the sculpture has stood since 1989. The artwork was erected here in memory of Ronald Reagan's visit in 1987, when the American president called out to the world: "Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" The cast of the sculpture now on display in Ahrenshoop was originally intended to find its way to America and be dedicated to the American people, who helped the Germans achieve freedom, unity and peace. The artwork did not make this journey. In a conversation with art collector and dealer Bernd Schultz, whose Schultz-von Schacky family foundation owns the statue, Torsten Frühauf was able to suggest the Baltic seaside resort of Ahrenshoop as a location for the sculpture. The location in the garden of the former artist's studio, where Gerhard Marcks once lived and worked in Ahrenshoop, was convincing, so that the work of art now went on permanent loan to Ahrenshoop. You can find the current opening hours at marcks-kuenstlerhaus.de .

B14 Gerhard Marcks Künstlerhaus in Ahrenshoop - history and art on the Fischland-Darß

The B14 Gerhard Marcks Künstlerhaus in Ahrenshoop is the former home of the important German sculptor, draughtsman and graphic artist Gerhard Marcks. The historic Büdnerei in the Niehagen district is one of the most remarkable cultural sites on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The 200-year-old listed building was extensively restored between 2017 and 2019 and has since been used as an artists' residence. In collaboration with Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, the house will continue to be used as a lively place for art and creativity.

"The Caller" by Gerhard Marcks - world-famous bronze sculpture in Ahrenshoop

A cast of the world-famous bronze sculpture "The Caller" by Gerhard Marcks has been on display in the garden of the Künstlerhaus since August 17, 2019. The artwork gained international fame through its location in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, where another cast has stood since 1989 - erected in memory of Ronald Reagan's historic call: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" The Ahrenshoop cast, on permanent loan from the Schultz-von Schacky Family Foundation, was originally intended for America. The fact that it now stands exactly where Marcks once lived and worked gives the location a special significance.

How to get to the Gerhard Marcks Künstlerhaus in Ahrenshoop

The easiest way to reach Ahrenshoop by train is via Ribnitz-Damgarten Ost or Ribnitz-Damgarten West train stations, which are both around 13 to 14 kilometers away. From there, there are bus connections in the direction of Fischland-Darß. If you want to explore the Bodden landscape, you can also take the ferry from Althagen, which docks just 1.2 kilometers from the Künstlerhaus.

Further sights in Ahrenshoop

Ahrenshoop Art Museum

📍 Ahrenshoop

The Ahrenshoop Art Museum is an exhibition, meeting and research center for the artists' village with permanent and changing exhibitions as well as numerous events - also for families. In regular workshops, children and young people explore the museum, discover outstanding works in the exhibitions and create their own works. Paul Palette, the mascot of the Ahrenshoop artists' colony, is also there. The exhibition, meeting and research center The Ahrenshoop Art Museum is the exhibition, meeting and research center of the artists' village. In permanent and changing exhibitions, the lively development of the artists' village and the neighboring coastal region, which continues to this day, is documented and made visible to the public. Regular, interactive guided tours for adults and children as well as family afternoons and workshops invite visitors to go on a voyage of discovery through the museum and get creative themselves. A museum case is also available to borrow, which the whole family can use to explore the exhibition together in a playful, artistic and creative way. The case contains various materials, games and ideas for discovering the world in the pictures. The museum's educational program also includes changing offers for schools, nurseries and after-school care. Collaborations with other children's and youth facilities and cultural professionals allow children and young people to become artists themselves. Your Entdeckerpass advantage: 2 years free admission to view the exhibitions

Colorful parlor

📍 Ahrenshoop

It has been a cultural meeting place for artists and art lovers for 100 years. Literature lovers can choose from a well-stocked collection, especially from the genre of regional literature. The Bunte Stube was founded in June 1922 by Martha Wegscheider and the painter Hans Brass. With its striking red and white design by Bauhaus architect Walter Butzek, the small store developed into an important building in Ahrenshoop in 1929. Today, books, handicrafts, jewelry, natural products and the art cabinet dominate the offer.

Ahrenshoop Mill

📍 Ahrenshoop

Café in the Ahrenshoop mill with its own bakery The "Kaffeemühle", a small café with a feel-good atmosphere, offers coffee in many variations, exquisite teas, delicious home-baked cakes from the tray, bread specialties and hearty soups and casseroles. A small flock of sheep can be observed from the café garden in the adjacent pasture. Reservations for private parties and events are possible.

Events in Ahrenshoop

Event

Tomorrow, 07. May 2026, 08:00–10:30

Calligraphic fantasies

📍 Kunstmuseum Ahrenshoop

Creative design of letters and typefaces based on templates

Event

08. May 2026, 17:00–17:00

Exhibition opening: Hanns Schimansky

📍 Galerie Alte Schule

Hanns Schimansky Works on paper

Event

09. May 2026, 11:00–15:00

Exhibition: Hanns Schimansky

📍 Galerie Alte Schule

Hanns Schimansky Works on paper

Accommodation auf Fischland-Darß-Zingst

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Ferienwohnung

AKZENT Hotel Residenz

📍 Graal-Müritz

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Sonstige Unterkunft

ART. Quarter

📍 Starkow

Do you love long rides in the countryside, idyllic villages, art and culture? Then ART Quartier is the right place for you to enjoy your vacation in a private, informal atmosphere with child and horse.

Ferienhaus

Everything's fine - Karls Upcycling Hotel

📍 Rövershagen

Spend the night in one of our exceptionally furnished hotel rooms with upcycling charm directly at the adventure village, the cozy and lovingly furnished vacation homes in the middle of the countryside or in our unique ice hotel in the ice world.

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