NordArt — International Art Exhibition
One of the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe
About NordArt
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One of the largest contemporary art shows in Europe
NordArt was initiated by the ACO Group in 1999 and has since developed into one of the most significant exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe — both in terms of quantity (over 200 artists from more than 50 countries) and international renown. The format is a non-profit initiative by the ACO Group, the iron foundry group based in Rendsburg, and the cities of Büdelsdorf and Rendsburg.
The Carlshütte as an exhibition venue
The venue is the Kunstwerk Carlshütte — a former 19th-century iron foundry, now used as a monumental industrial building for art. 22,000 m² of indoor exhibition space are spread across several halls with different characteristics: light-flooded large halls, narrow corridors, intimate chambers, and impressive hall impressions with historical iron structures.
The Sculpture Park
NordArt is surrounded by an 80,000 m² sculpture park — a walkable landscape with over 100 large-format sculptures. The area is open daily throughout the summer and is part of the overall artwork NordArt.
The Curatorial Trio
NordArt is curated by Wolfgang Gramm, who initiated the festival in 1999, together with Inga Aru and Taso Gramm. The team selects annually from thousands of submissions from around the world — NordArt is among the most submitted art exhibitions in Europe. International focus and thematic breadth are characteristic.
The NordArt Awards
Two awards are presented during the exhibition:
- NordArt Prize — Main prize for outstanding artistic achievement
- Public Choice Award — Audience award
The Accompanying Program — ACO Thormannhalle
The ACO Thormannhalle, with 1,200 seats, is the concert and event stage on the NordArt grounds. Over the summer, it hosts:
- Concerts of the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (SHMF)
- Poetry Slams
- Dance performances
- Readings and literary events
- Opening and closing receptions
In the Rendsburg-Eckernförde District
Büdelsdorf is located immediately north of Rendsburg in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. The NordArt site is accessible via the A7 motorway (exit Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf) — a central location that allows international visitors to travel from Hamburg, Kiel, and Flensburg.
NordArt — edition 2026
The 2026 Edition
From June 6 to October 4, 2026, NordArt will open the doors of Kunstwerk Carlshütte for its international season. Four months of exhibition operations with daily opening hours (except Mondays) allow for day trips from all over northern Germany and Denmark.
Four Months, Multiple Visits
The size of the exhibition — 22,000 m² indoor space, 80,000 m² sculpture park — makes a complete visit in one day difficult. Many regular visitors come multiple times per season, once in early summer for the sculpture park, once in midsummer for the halls, and once in late summer for the concerts in the ACO Thormannhalle.
Programme NordArt 2026
The complete program of events for 2026 — opening ceremony, SHMF concerts in the Thormannhalle, poetry slams, dance performances, readings — will be published in the weeks before and during the season on nordart.de. Structurally:
Season Structure June 6 – October 4, 2026
- June 6, 2026 — Opening ceremony with vernissage and first artist talks
- June–July — Main visiting period for sculpture park and summer event program
- July/August — SHMF concert summer in the ACO Thormannhalle (dates bookable separately via SHMF)
- August/September — Late summer program with poetry slams and dance performances
- September — NordArt Prize award ceremony and preparation for Public Choice Award
- October 4, 2026 — Season finale with closing ceremony
The works in the sculpture park are accessible at all times; the program in the halls varies.
Highlights NordArt 2026
- Over 200 international artists
- More than 50 countries represented
- 22,000 m² hall space, 80,000 m² sculpture park
- Accompanying program in the ACO Thormannhalle (SHMF, Poetry, Dance)
- NordArt Prize and Public Choice Award
Prices NordArt 2026
Day tickets, season passes, and group rates can be booked via nordart.de or ticketfritz.de.
Practical information — NordArt
Tickets
Admission prices vary — day tickets, season passes, and group rates available. Booking via nordart.de or ticketfritz.de.
Opening Hours
From June 6 to October 4, 2026 — open daily except Mondays. Exact opening hours will be announced before the season starts.
Getting There
By car via the A7 (exit Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf). By train to Rendsburg (ICE stop), from there about 10 min. by bus or taxi to the Carlshütte. Parking available directly on site.
On Site
Café and restaurant on the premises. Sculpture park in summer with lawns — picnics welcome. Main areas accessible for disabled visitors.
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Where it takes place NordArt
Kunstwerk Carlshütte
Vorwerksallee, 24782 Büdelsdorf