Art and Culture Festival in Eckernförde's Kurpark

Eckernförde — Seaside Resort with Artistic Ambition

Eckernförde is a town of around 22,000 inhabitants in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, located on the Baltic Sea bay of the same name. The town combines a historic old town, vibrant harbor culture, and a distinct art and craft scene — Eckernförde is considered one of Schleswig-Holstein's most attractive Baltic seaside resorts.

The Kurpark as an Open-Air Gallery

The Kurpark Eckernförde is located directly by the sea and is one of the town's highlights: well-kept flowerbeds, old trees, sculptures, and paths form a green space between the beach and the town center. It is precisely this setting that the Art and Culture Festival utilizes, organized by Eckernförde Touristik und Marketing GmbH together with Jutta Kreuziger and artist Katrin Peifer.

6th Edition 2026 — Diversity of Disciplines

The 6th edition is scheduled for September 4th to 6th, 2026. Around 30 artists from Eckernförde and the region will showcase their works — and the spectrum is broad:

• Sculpture in stone, wood, and metal
• Painting in oil, acrylic, watercolor
• Monotypes and printmaking
• Jewelry in various materials
• Glass Art — Blown and Fused
• Ceramics — Functional and Sculptural
• Metalwork and Blacksmithing
• Wood Carving
• Photography

Live Work and Interaction

What distinguishes the festival from a classic art market: many artists work live on-site on their creations — woodcarvers, jewelers, ceramicists, or painters. Visitors can observe the creative process, ask questions, and sometimes even lend a hand.

Musical Supporting Program

Art is accompanied by live music on a small stage in the Kurpark. In past editions, bands like Hands ’n’ Wood Electrified and The Bright Side have performed on stage — ranging from folk to rock to contemporary sounds. A literary reading by author Kerstin Busching adds a word-based component to the program.