Middle Age myths and legends emerge at Danish sand sculpture festival

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15/06/2026 - 7:16 GMT+2

Kings, knights and dragons are rising from the sand in the Danish town of Hundested at its annual Sand Sculpture Festival.

Sculptors from Europe and beyond are recreating scenes of medieval life, myths and legends from the Middle Ages, the inspiration of this year’s theme.

"We found some local stories from Denmark also. We have a story about a huge market that was in that time," said Christian Warrer, organiser of the Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival. "It's like the Middle Age Temu thing. And the carvers, the artists, they really love this theme, because there are so many good pictures and stories in it."