Open Studio Days Hohwachter Bucht
24 studios and galleries open their doors around the Hohwacht Bay
About Open Studio Days
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Discover Art Where It's Created
The Open Studio Days Hohwachter Bucht are among Schleswig-Holstein's most unusual art events. Three times a year — in May, August, and October — around 24 studios, galleries, and art spaces open their doors around the Hohwacht Bay in the Plön district. The identifying mark: a red chair at the entrance.
Diversity of the Baltic Sea Art Scene
The range extends from acrylic painting and sculpture to jewelry design and ceramic art. As visitors move from studio to studio, they not only get to know the works but also meet the artists personally, see their workspaces, and experience workshops in action. This directness distinguishes the format from classic gallery visits.
Panker — Heart of the Studio Days
In Panker, there are several central stops:
- Hedisign at Gut Panker (Gut Panker 18) — the goldsmith workshop of Hedi Peters. Visitors experience the fascination of goldsmithing directly at the workbench.
- Panker Kultur e.V. — in the Gadendorf district, in a former village inn, the association around painter Henning Rethmeier exhibits his works and is committed to the regional art scene.
Hohwacht Bay — Coast of Art and Culture
The Hohwacht Bay, located between Hohwacht, Behrensdorf, Panker, and Lütjenburg, is one of the quietest corners of the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast — and a region of artists with tradition. Gut Panker, with its baroque ensemble, forms the cultural center: workshops, small manufactories, and galleries are located side by side. The Open Studio Days have made this scene visible and transformed it into a fixed date on the regional cultural calendar.
Open Studio Days — edition 2026
Three Dates in 2026
The official dates from Hohwachter Bucht Touristik for 2026:
- May 23–24, 2026 (Spring edition, 11 am–5 pm)
- August 15–16, 2026 (Summer edition)
- October 3–4, 2026 (Autumn edition)
On all three weekends, participating artists will open their doors — recognizable by the red chair at the entrance.
Panker as a Central Location
In Panker, participants include Hedisign (Goldsmith Hedi Peters, Gut Panker 18) and Panker Kultur e.V. in Gadendorf, housed in a former village inn (works by painter Henning Rethmeier). Other stops can be found in Hohwacht, Behrensdorf, Lütjenburg, and the surrounding villages.
Programme Open Studio Days 2026
Schedule of a Studio Weekend
- 11:00 am — Opening of all participating studios
- Red chair at the entrance as an identifying mark
- Direct conversations with artists
- Opportunity to purchase works
- 5:00 pm — Official closing; individual studios may extend hours
Disciplines Involved
- Acrylic painting
- Sculpture
- Jewelry design / Goldsmithing
- Ceramic art and pottery
- Printmaking and illustration
Map and route planner available at hohwachterbucht.de.
Highlights Open Studio Days 2026
Prices Open Studio Days 2026
Practical information — Open Studio Days
Getting There
Panker is located in the Plön district, on the Hohwacht Bay. By car via the B202 / B502 from Kiel or Lütjenburg. Nearest train stations: Lütjenburg-Süd (limited rail service), Plön, or Lensahn.
Admission
Admission to the participating studios is free. There is no obligation to purchase — those who wish to buy works can do so.
Orientation
A map of the participating studios is available from Hohwachter Bucht Touristik (Tel. 04381 90550, [email protected]) and on the official website.
Organizers
Hohwachter Bucht Touristik and the town of Lütjenburg, coordinated with Panker Kultur e.V. and the participating artists.
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