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Katzow Sculpture Park
The Katzow Sculpture Park is Europe’s largest sculpture park.
With over 100 sculptures spread across 20 hectares, the Katzow Sculpture Park is the largest in Europe. Located between Greifswald and Wolgast, on the most beautiful avenue in Western Pomerania, just outside Katzow, the park features sculptures by 90 artists from 23 countries. The materials used are primarily steel and wood. Some of the sculptures weigh as much as 20 tons and reach a height of 18 meters. Viewers are treated to a fascinating harmony between the high sky, the vast landscape, and the sculptures—an unusual contrast to the high sky and the vast landscape in which they stand. The park is both an art venue and part of the landscape. Here, contemporary art becomes an immediate experience. Benches designed by artists are placed at prominent points. A walk-through sound funnel over a pond invites contemplation.""Two Brains Are Better Than One," "Big TAM TAM," "Sensory Overload"—over 100 sculptures by renowned artists from Germany and abroad can be discovered on a stroll through the sculpture park.The founder of the sculpture park is the sculptor Thomas Radeloff, who placed his first “Three Figures” on the meadow in 1991. The idea grew into a viable concept. In 1992, the 1st International Sculpture Workshop took place, which became a regular event and has since enriched the sculpture park annually with several sculptures by domestic and international artists. The Art Barn, created in 1994/95 from the ruins of a dilapidated barn, features 600 m² of exhibition space, a workshop, a hall-like gallery with an open roof truss where up to six exhibitions are held annually, a unique gallery café with a shop, and four guest rooms designed by artists. In addition to paintings, sculptures, and ceramics, a small park guide is also available in the shop. Various workshops and courses are offered, including painting classes. In the spring and late fall, the traditional Easter and Christmas markets take place. With approximately 50 stalls and a pig on a spit, the sculpture park then becomes a popular destination with a festive atmosphere.
The Katzow Sculpture Park is Europe’s largest sculpture park and an extraordinary art monument set amidst the vast landscape of Western Pomerania. Located between Greifswald and Wolgast, along the region’s most beautiful tree-lined avenue, the 20-hectare site features over 100 sculptures by 90 artists from 23 countries. Anyone exploring the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania—whether from Usedom, Rügen, or Stralsund—will find a cultural highlight of a special kind here.
Art and Landscape in Dialogue: The Sculptures in Katzow
The works, made primarily of steel and wood, reach heights of up to 18 meters and weigh up to 20 tons. Between works such as “Großes TAM TAM” or “Reizüberflutung,” a fascinating harmony emerges between contemporary art and the vast Vorpommern sky. A walk-through sound funnel above a pond and artist-designed benches invite visitors to rest and contemplate. The park’s history began in 1991, when sculptor Thomas Radeloff placed his first “Three Figures” on the meadow—since then, the collection has continued to grow steadily through annual international sculpture workshops.
Art Barn, Gallery Café, and Workshops in Katzow
The open-air museum is complemented by the Art Barn, which was created in 1994/95 from the ruins of an old barn. Up to six exhibitions take place annually in the 600-square-meter exhibition space. A gallery café with an attached shop, as well as four guest rooms designed by artists, make the site a versatile destination. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and a park guide are available in the shop. In addition, various workshops and courses, including painting classes, are offered. In the spring and late fall, an Easter and a Christmas market with around 50 stalls transform the sculpture park into a lively destination with a festive atmosphere.
Accommodations auf Greifswald & Umgebung
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
"Prince Jaromar" Hotel Resort & Spa
● Thiessow
In the middle of the UNESCO biosphere reserve Süd-Ost-Rügen, directly on the beach, you will find our private 4-star wellness hotel.
Ackerbürgerei Lassan
● Lassan
The Ackerbürgerei is located in Lassan's old town, close to the harbor. Surrounded by an enclosed garden, there are 6 friendly rooms and 7 vacation apartments for singles, small and large families in two houses, a sauna and a tiny restaurant with tasty regional and vegetarian dishes. We are also happy to serve you breakfast there (buffet).
Aeronauticon
● Anklam
Everything that flies - from seeds to high-tech airplanes - is the subject of the Aeronauticon, a museum park for looking, playing and learning at Anklam airfield.