This year's theme
The Middle Ages – Hard to Believe!
Welcome to this year’s exhibition
From 14 May to 18 October, Hundested Sandskulptur Park once again fills the harbour of Hundested with beautiful sand artworks created by artists from all over the world. Over the years, more than 800,000 visitors have left their footprints in the sand around the festival’s extraordinary sculptures, and this year promises yet another fantastic programme of art and entertainment for both children and adults.
Hundested Sandskulptur Festival 2026 – The Middle Ages in Sand
Experience the Hundested Sandskulptur Festival 2026, where the theme is The Middle Ages. At Hundested Harbour, international sand artists create impressive sand sculptures depicting castles, knights, kings, churches and mythical creatures. Tons of sand are transformed into detailed works of art that bring the faith, power and imagination of the Middle Ages to life under the open sky.
The exhibition combines historical stories and myths with creative interpretation, offering a fascinating experience for visitors of all ages. The result is a sensory exhibition where the past rises from the sand and surprises the eye time and again.
Indoor exhibition with light and sound
As a special addition to the outdoor exhibition, the festival also features an indoor experience where light and sound play an active role in the storytelling. Atmospheric lighting and dramatic sound effects bring the sand sculptures to life and create the feeling of stepping directly into the Middle Ages.
A family experience at Hundested Harbour
The festival is much more than sand art alone. Hundested Harbour offers cosy cafés, small shops and local handicrafts, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking memorable experiences in North Zealand. Here, you can combine art, food and true Danish summer atmosphere in beautiful surroundings by the Kattegat Sea.
Hundested Sandskulptur Festival 2026 is an ideal day trip for the whole family and a unique opportunity to experience how sand is transformed into world-class art.
All photos are from previous exhibitions.
About us
Over the years, more than 800,000 visitors have left their footprints in the sand around the fascinating works of art at the Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival, now in its 15th year. The festival began with a wish to create an attraction that would liven up the local harbour and its view of the world.
It’s a fun, inspiring festival with plenty of opportunities to create sand sculptures of your own, too. At the festival, children and children at heart can harness their creativity in a variety of activities and immerse themselves in sand. Enjoy refreshments at the café while your little ones play in the sandbox.