The sculptures are constructed using purely recycled materials found in scrapyards and industrial sites.
Many of the figures, such as giant insects and animals, are designed to withstand outdoor weather conditions permanently.
Hans-Jürgen Müller, the artist behind the collection, often incorporates functional machine parts into his aesthetic designs.
The garden layout is continuously evolving as new scrap-metal projects are completed and integrated into the existing site.
Yard-Art Schrottkunst is a private sculpture garden located in Varel, Germany, featuring large-scale installations crafted entirely from scrap metal and recycled industrial materials. Artist Hans-Jürgen Müller created these whimsical, often oversized animal and character figures that populate the outdoor grounds. The collection showcases creative upcycling, turning discarded gears, automotive parts, and machinery into thematic exhibits. Visitors walk through an open-air exhibition space that integrates industrial waste with natural landscaping. The site serves as a distinct example of outsider art in the Wesermarsch region.
The large, central metal animal installations that allow visitors to stand alongside them for scale.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as the ground in the sculpture garden can be uneven or muddy.
Bring a camera with a macro lens to capture the fine details of the welded components used in the sculptures.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Dangast beach, as the garden is located along the primary route to the coast.
Don't visit during heavy rainfall, as the outdoor paths can become slippery and the metallic surfaces are best viewed in dry conditions.
The exhibition is primarily an outdoor experience and may remain closed during periods of extreme weather.
Do not climb on the sculptures as they are made of sharp, recycled metal parts.
