The site hosts the annual Husky-Cup, which attracts elite chainsaw carvers from around the globe.
Many of the sculptures are created live during carving symposiums held on-site.
The collection is permanently expanding, with new pieces added following each major competition.
Blockhausen is integrated into the surrounding Erzgebirge woodland, blurring the line between gallery and nature.
The sculptures are crafted primarily using local timber species from the surrounding forests.
Blockhausen is an expansive, open-air gallery located in the Erzgebirge mountains, featuring hundreds of intricate chainsaw-carved wood sculptures. The site serves as the permanent home for works created during the annual Husky-Cup, a world-class chainsaw carving competition. Sculptures range from life-sized animals and folklore figures to abstract functional art integrated into the forest landscape. The museum is located in a forest setting accessible via forest trails near the village of Dorfchemnitz. Visitors can explore the grounds freely, encountering new installations as the collection is continuously updated by international artists. It operates as a woodland park with no formal enclosure, allowing year-round access to the outdoor exhibition area.
The central gathering area where the largest and most complex competition-winning sculptures are concentrated.
Wear sturdy hiking boots, as the ground consists of uneven forest trails.
Bring a camera, as the carvings are highly detailed and vary significantly in style.
Check the event calendar for the annual Husky-Cup if you wish to see carvers working in real-time.
Do not attempt to visit in a standard car during heavy winter snow, as the forest access roads may be difficult to navigate.
The outdoor grounds are generally accessible year-round, but specific visitor buildings may follow seasonal patterns.
Respect the exhibits by not climbing on the sculptures; remain on marked forest paths.
