Penzlin Photography Biennale
Photo competition and exhibition celebrating the Mecklenburg landscape
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Mecklenburg Through the Lens
Penzlin, the small Reuter town in the Mecklenburg Lake District, is surrounded by a landscape known for its quiet vastness and unique charm. This very landscape is the focus of the Penzlin Photography Biennale — a photo competition that invites photographers every two years to rediscover Mecklenburg with their cameras.
Odyssey in Mecklenburg
The second Penzlin Photography Biennale 2026 is titled »Odyssey in Mecklenburg — wondrous creatures, fabulous estates, and natural phenomena«. The theme invites participants to seek out the poetic, the simple, and the mysterious aspects of the region: enchanted manor houses, unusual animals, special light conditions, and natural phenomena between lakes, forests, and fields. The biennale aims to be an artistic exploration of what defines the Mecklenburg landscape.
Open to All
- Participation for all natural persons aged ten and over — regardless of place of residence
- Professionals and amateurs are equally welcome
- Exhibition of submitted works after the opening
- Opening event as a festive start to the biennale
A Biennale for a Small Town
It is remarkable that a small town like Penzlin is organizing its own photo competition with supra-regional appeal. The Photography Biennale is part of the town's diverse cultural life, which already boasts significant cultural venues such as its Old Castle and the Johann Heinrich Voss Literature House. The biennial rhythm gives the format time to develop and explore a new thematic focus each time.
Opening in May 2026
The 2nd Penzlin Photography Biennale will be ceremoniously opened on May 19, 2026. Subsequently, the selected photographs will be on display in Penzlin for several weeks. Participation conditions and registration forms are provided by the town of Penzlin via the Amt Penzliner Land.
Photography Biennale — edition 2026
2nd Penzlin Photography Biennale 2026
With its opening on May 19, 2026, the second edition of the Penzlin Photography Biennale begins. The theme »Odyssey in Mecklenburg — wondrous creatures, fabulous estates, and natural phenomena« invites photographers to capture the poetic and mysterious aspects of the Mecklenburg landscape.
All natural persons aged ten and over, regardless of their place of residence — professionals as well as amateurs — can participate in the competition. After the festive opening, the selected works will be exhibited in Penzlin for several weeks. Participation conditions and registration forms are provided by the town of Penzlin via the Amt Penzliner Land.
Programme Photography Biennale 2026
Schedule 2026
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — festive opening of the 2nd Penzlin Photography Biennale themed »Odyssey in Mecklenburg«
- From May 19, 2026 — multi-week exhibition of submitted and selected photographs in Penzlin
The photo competition is open to all persons aged ten and over. Participation conditions and registration forms are available through the Amt Penzliner Land.
Highlights Photography Biennale 2026
- 2026 Theme: »Odyssey in Mecklenburg — wondrous creatures, fabulous estates, and natural phenomena«
- Photo competition open to professionals and amateurs aged ten and over
- Festive opening on May 19, 2026
- Multi-week exhibition of selected works
Prices Photography Biennale 2026
Admission to the exhibition is free. Participation conditions for the competition are available from the Amt Penzliner Land.
Practical information — Photography Biennale
Getting There
Penzlin is located in the Mecklenburg Lake District, about 15 km west of Neubrandenburg. Accessible by car via the B192. The nearest train station is Neubrandenburg.
Opening
The 2nd Penzlin Photography Biennale opens on May 19, 2026. The exhibition will be on display for several weeks thereafter.
Participation
Open to all aged ten and over, professionals and amateurs alike. Participation conditions and registration forms available through the Amt Penzliner Land.
Contact
Stadt Penzlin / Amt Penzliner Land, Phone +49 3962 25590, [email protected].
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Stadt Penzlin
Stadt Penzlin, 17217 Penzlin