Name: Umweltfotofestival horizonte zingst 2026
Start: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ostseeheilbad Zingst (Strand, Multimedia-Halle, Ausstellungsorte)

horizonte zingst

About horizonte zingst

The environmental photography festival »horizonte zingst« annually transforms the Baltic seaside resort into a centre for photography at Pentecost. Around 25 exhibitions featuring over 45 international photographers, more than 80 photo workshops, multi-vision shows, and a photo market make the festival one of Germany's most important photo events. Every evening, the »Bilderflut« (flood of images) takes place directly on the beach — a large open-air projection against the sea. Each edition is dedicated to a central theme that combines environmental awareness and photographic excellence. A festival that attracts professionals and amateur photographers from all over the world to Zingst.

Dates 29 May — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Zingst (13073)

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Edition 2026

horizonte zingst — edition 2026

The 19th Umweltfotofestival horizonte zingst will take place from May 29 to June 7, 2026. Under the theme »MENSCH« (HUMAN), the festival will showcase around 25 exhibitions featuring over 45 photographers, plus over 80 workshops, multi-vision shows, and a photo market.

From May 29 to June 7, 2026, the 19th Umweltfotofestival horizonte zingst will transform the Baltic seaside resort into a centre for photography. The central theme for 2026 is »MENSCH« (HUMAN) — humanity in its complexity as part of a larger whole.

Around 25 exhibitions will feature over 45 international photographers, including Daniel & Geo Fuchs (Toygiants), Zed Nelson (The Anthropocene Illusion), Richard Renaldi (Touching Strangers), and Robbie Shone (Cave Worlds). Every evening, the »Bilderflut« will take place on the beach. From June 4 to 6, the photo market will be open; over 80 photo workshops and multi-vision shows will complement the programme.

Highlights horizonte zingst 2026

2026 Theme: »MENSCH« (HUMAN) — focusing on humanity
Exhibitions by Daniel & Geo Fuchs, Zed Nelson, Richard Renaldi, Robbie Shone, among others
Evening »Bilderflut« on the beach
Over 80 photo workshops for professionals and amateur photographers
Photo market with new industry products

Programme horizonte zingst 2026

May 29 – June 7, 2026

Around 25 exhibitions with over 45 international photographers
2026 Central Theme: »MENSCH« (HUMAN)
Daily »Bilderflut« — Open-air projection on the beach
Over 80 photo workshops and multi-vision shows in the multimedia hall (May 30–June 7)
June 4–6: Photo market from the fish market to the pier

Prices horizonte zingst 2026

Many exhibitions in public spaces are free to access. Workshops, multi-vision shows, and individual programme items are subject to a charge. Information from the Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst.

Practical information

Practical information — horizonte zingst

Getting There

By car via the B105 and Halbinselstraße to Zingst. By train to Ribnitz-Damgarten or Velgast, then by bus. The exhibitions are spread throughout the town.

Date and Admission

Around Pentecost, for about ten days. Many exhibitions in public spaces are free to access; workshops, multi-vision shows, and individual programme items are subject to a charge. Information from the Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst.

Tip

The evening »Bilderflut« on the beach is free and one of the most impressive programme items.

Photography on the Baltic Sea

The Umweltfotofestival »horizonte zingst« is one of Germany's most significant photography festivals. Every year at Pentecost, it transforms the Baltic seaside resort of Zingst on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula into a centre for photography. The organiser is the Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Zingst.

Exhibitions and Photographers

Around 25 exhibitions featuring over 45 international photographers are spread throughout the town — on house walls, in halls, and in public spaces. The spectrum ranges from nature photography and documentary reportage to conceptual works. Each edition is dedicated to a central theme that combines environmental awareness and social issues with photographic excellence.

Bilderflut, Workshops, and Photo Market

Every evening, the »Bilderflut« takes place on the beach: a large open-air projection of workshop results, interviews, and photo competition entries against the backdrop of the sea. Over 80 photo workshops and multi-vision shows in the multimedia hall impart knowledge and inspiration. A photo market presents new industry products and invites visitors to try them out.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Vorpommern-Rügen

Zingst is located in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, surrounded by the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. Its location between the Baltic Sea, the Bodden lagoons, and the dune forest makes the seaside resort an ideal backdrop for a festival that combines nature and photography.