HeideKulTour — Open Studios Lüneburger Heide
Over 170 artists open studios and workshops in the Lüneburger Heide — 12th edition
About HeideKulTour
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A festival encompassing an entire heathland region
The HeideKulTour is more than a market — it is a spatially distributed showcase of the Lüneburger Heide's art scene. Over five days, spread across two weekends, studios, workshops, galleries, and unusual venues throughout the region open their doors. Visitors can design their own tour, plan routes across multiple locations, and discover not only the artists but also the heathland landscape itself. The official map and printed studio guide make navigation easy — both are available free of charge at the region's tourist information centers.
170 artists, all disciplines
Over 170 artists will present themselves at the HeideKulTour in 2026. The range is vast: oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting; classical and experimental sculpture in stone, wood, metal, and bronze; glass art using Tiffany and fusing techniques; ceramics and pottery; jewelry made from precious metals, stone, and glass; textile art, felt, and fabric printing; artistic photography; printmaking; book art; new media, and digital art. Many studios offer hands-on stations, workshops for children, and studio demonstrations, making the HeideKulTour attractive for families too.
Accompanying concerts and gastronomy
Beyond just studio visits, many artists invite visitors to concerts, readings, and special culinary programs on the event days. Open-air readings take place in sculpture gardens, jazz and classical trios perform in workshops, and regional specialties are served in courtyards. This creates day trips that combine art, landscape, encounters, and enjoyment.
Organizers and regional significance
The HeideKulTour association, which has been organizing the event since 2014 together with the artists, is behind the festival. Over the years, the HeideKulTour has become one of the largest open studio events in Lower Saxony, providing an supra-regional stage for the Lüneburger Heide's art scene. It is accompanied by the Landeszeitung Lüneburg newspaper and supported by the region's municipalities.
HeideKulTour — edition 2026
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
The specific focus points and special events for 2026 will be published by the HeideKulTour association about four weeks before the start on the official website. Based on past experience, large sculpture gardens in the Nordheide, several glass art workshops between Lüneburg and Celle, and open-air studio visits in the landscape are usually the most visited locations. Families can find hands-on workshops and child-friendly programs at individual studios. The Landeszeitung Lüneburg traditionally accompanies the event with a special supplement.
Programme HeideKulTour 2026
Program Structure 2026
The detailed studio directory for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Opening of the HeideKulTour, all participating studios open (usually 11 AM–6 PM)
- Sunday, April 26, 2026 — Second day of the first weekend
- Friday, May 1, 2026 (May Day holiday) — Opening of the second weekend, many studios with concert or reading programs
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Main market day of the second weekend
- Sunday, May 3, 2026 — Closing of the HeideKulTour 2026
- Accompanying events — Concerts in studios, readings in sculpture gardens, workshop demonstrations, hands-on workshops, culinary stops
Highlights HeideKulTour 2026
- Over 170 artists in the Lüneburger Heide
- Five days of open studios over two extended weekends
- Free admission to all studios, printed studio guide is free
- Concerts, readings, and gastronomy at many venues
Prices HeideKulTour 2026
Practical information — HeideKulTour
Date and Location
- 1st Weekend: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026
- 2nd Weekend: Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May 2026
- Over 170 studios between Lüneburg, Winsen, Buchholz, and Celle
Disciplines
- Painting, sculpture, glass art, ceramics
- Jewelry, textiles, felt
- Photography, printmaking, book art
- New media, digital art
Admission and Navigation
- Free admission to all participating studios
- Printed studio guide available free at the region's tourist information centers
- Online map at www.heidekultour.de
Travel and Tour Planning
- Car recommended due to the distribution of studios across the region
- Plan your route in advance using the official map
- Public transport: regional bus and train connections with additional walking routes
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