Sculptures in Worpswede

Worpswede has made a name for itself as an artists’ colony primarily through its painters. What is less well known is that the very first artists who settled here were also involved in sculpture. Today, many sculptures characterise the place, which attracts more and more sculptors.

During the guided tour, we look at sculptures in their very different forms, contemporary or classical, hidden or immediately visible to all. Works by Bernhard Hoetger, Waldemar Otto and other artists of the past can be found as well as works by living sculptors. In the open air, we move from piece to piece and sometimes discover sculptures that you may not have perceived as such before.

Guided tours to sculptures in Worpswede at a glance.

Bremer Promenaden guides you in German, French, Italian and English to the sculptures in Worpswede.

Stations on the tour

The tour  can start at different points and therefore vary. Hoetger sculptures at the Große Kunstschau, sculptures on Bergstraße, at the cemetery, the sculpture meadow in the old village centre or at the Old Town Hall as well as the Barkenhoff are some of many possible starting points.

Duration of the tour: two hours outdoors, no museum visit.

Good to know: As we also walk on unpaved paths and are outdoors, sturdy shoes are appropriate.

Group size and prices

English: maximum 20 people for a flat rate of 135 euro.