10. SkulpturenRausch Rauschwitz
Speedcarving Qualification for the German Championship in the Garden of the Senses — March 21, 2026
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Chainsaw Art as a Sport
Speedcarving — fast sculpture art with a chainsaw — is a relatively young discipline that has spawned competitive formats worldwide since the 1990s. In Germany, there is the German Speedcarving Championship, which consists of several qualifying events throughout the year and a final. The SkulpturenRausch in Rauschwitz has been an officially recognized qualification for years — scoring points here contributes to the championship.
Garden of the Senses — An Extraordinary Setting
The venue makes the festival special: The 'Garten der Sinne' in Rauschwitz is a private, artistically designed garden with old trees, a stream, and sculptures from previous events. Christian Schmidt — initiator and main organizer via cS-Design — has cultivated the garden over years and makes it available to carvers and visitors for the SkulpturenRausch. Work with chainsaws takes place here amidst oaks, beeches, and sculpture remnants — a unique atmosphere.
Two Competition Rounds, Auction at the End
The competition format is standardized: In two competition rounds, carvers create sculptures within a limited time. Wood is assigned randomly (max. 60 cm length), each carver can use a maximum of four chainsaws and one carving stand, no paint, no electric tools except battery-powered chainsaws — 'chainsaw-only'. Afterwards, the finished sculptures are auctioned — those who want to take an original sculpture home can bid. Points and ratings contribute to the German Speedcarving Championship standings.
Rauschwitz, Saale-Holzland, and the Countryside
Rauschwitz is a very small municipality in the Saale-Holzland district, about 20 kilometers east of Jena. With barely 100 inhabitants, it is one of the many small villages that characterize the rural landscape in eastern Thuringia. The fact that an official qualifying event for the German Speedcarving Championship takes place here is thanks to the local initiative of Christian Schmidt and his cS-Holz-Design. The SkulpturenRausch attracts carvers from all over Germany and Austria — and for one day, turns a small village into a center of chainsaw art.
SkulpturenRausch — edition 2026
10th SkulpturenRausch — March 21, 2026
The anniversary edition (10th) marks an important date for the event in Rauschwitz. The German Speedcarving Championship officially lists the date as a 2026 qualifying event (CW 12, Category 03). The format remains unchanged from previous years: two competition rounds, auction, training camp atmosphere.
Carvers from all over Germany travel for the event — many combine their appearance with an exchange of experiences. Christian Schmidt and his team deliberately shape the day as a focal point between competition and gathering: those who have participated in Rauschwitz once almost always return.
Programme SkulpturenRausch 2026
10th SkulpturenRausch 2026 — Day Schedule
Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Morning — Arrival of carvers, setting up stands, wood assignment
- 1st Competition Round Speedcarving — sculptures created within a limited time
- Lunch break with refreshments
- 2nd Competition Round Speedcarving
- Judging of sculptures by a panel
- Auction of the created sculptures — visitors can bid
- Points contribute to the German Speedcarving Championship standings
Rules (Standardized for Qualification)
- Wood assigned randomly (max. 60 cm length)
- Maximum four chainsaws and one carving stand per carver
- No paint, no electric tools (except battery-powered chainsaws)
- 'Chainsaw-only'
Detailed rules and carver registration: speedcarving-meisterschaft.de/termine.
Highlights SkulpturenRausch 2026
- 10th SkulpturenRausch — Anniversary Edition
- Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Garden of the Senses, Rauschwitz
- Two Speedcarving Competition Rounds
- Sculpture Auction
- Qualification for the German Speedcarving Championship
- Chainsaw-only Rule Set
- Free admission for spectators
Prices SkulpturenRausch 2026
Free admission for spectators. Auction: Bids based on the value of the sculptures. Food and drinks available on-site for purchase.
Practical information — SkulpturenRausch
Date 2026
10th SkulpturenRausch: Saturday, March 21, 2026. All-day event with two competition rounds and subsequent auction.
Location
Garten der Sinne, Dorfstraße 12, 07616 Rauschwitz, Saale-Holzland district, Thuringia.
Admission
Free (typical for qualifying events). Auction of sculptures: Bids based on the value of the pieces.
Getting There
By car: A9 exit Bad Klosterlausnitz, then B7 and country road to Rauschwitz. Parking in the village or on the outskirts. By train: nearest station in Eisenberg or Jena-Saalbahnhof, then by car.
Organizer
cS-Design Christian Schmidt / Deutsche Speedcarving Meisterschaft. Information: speedcarving-meisterschaft.de and cs-holz-design.de.
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Where it takes place SkulpturenRausch
Garten der Sinne, Rauschwitz
Garten der Sinne, Dorfstraße 12, 07616 Rauschwitz, 07616 Rauschwitz