Sand – Nature – Art: May 9 – August 3, 2025

This year’s Sand – Nature – Art exhibition is guided for the first time by the annual theme of Blühendes Barock: Biodiversity. Under the direction of Jeroen van de Vlag, sand artists bring this theme to life with impressive, colorful, and flower-rich motifs, filled with photo-worthy highlights.

The works are created directly from sand with great precision and special techniques. The Speed Carving Contest demonstrates the process live, with two artists competing against each other while the audience votes for the winner.

The exhibition is complemented by finely crafted wood sculptures.

Why do sand sculptures last so long?

Unlike loose beach sand, professionals use sharp-edged, angular sand that can be tightly compacted – making the figures stable. Around 30 tons of sand are pressed layer by layer before carving begins, working from top to bottom. A protein-based, biodegradable protective solution additionally shields the sculptures from rain.