Nowhuset - Nielsen & Wöldike

Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike is an art gallery in Tranekær focused on contemporary glass. Here, the glass artists Nielsen and Wöldike present their own work, characterised by strong colour and flowing, organic forms. Alongside sculptural pieces, they also create applied works in glass, where design and function come together. The setting is intimate and centred on their practice, giving a clear sense of their style and approach. It is a straightforward stop for anyone interested in modern craft and glass on this part of the route.

Stop at Nowhuset if you are interested in glass as both art and everyday object. Nielsen & Wöldike’s colourful, organic designs show how glass can be shaped into expressive forms and applied pieces. It works well as a short visit combined with other nearby artists and small attractions in Tranekær.

A good stop for anyone interested in contemporary glass art and design on Langeland.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

30-60 minutes, depending on your interest in contemporary glass art and applied design.

Best time to visit

Daytime, when galleries and nearby artist workshops are most likely to be active and you can combine a visit with other local stops in Tranekær.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Nielsen & Wöldike - Glassmakers

  Local business · 0 m

• Annette Valstrøm - Sculptor

  Local business · 45 m

• Village History: Fattiggaarden

  Attraction · 73 m

• Six Birds, Helge Holmskov

  Attraction · 119 m

• Tullebølle Lesure Park

  Park · 249 m

• Bagenbjerg Mill

  Attraction · 315 m

Frequently asked

What kind of art will I see at Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike in Tranekær?

At Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike you will see contemporary glass art created by the artists themselves. Their work is described as colourful with organically shaped forms, covering both purely artistic pieces and applied artworks in glass. You can expect a focus on how colour, form and function come together in glass rather than a broad, mixed-media exhibition.

How long should I plan to spend at Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike on a road trip?

Most visitors can see the glass works at Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike in under an hour. The space centres on Nielsen and Wöldike’s own colourful, organically shaped glass art and applied pieces, so it suits a short, focused stop. You can easily fit it into a wider circuit of nearby artists and small attractions in Tranekær.

Is Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike suitable for someone mainly interested in design and craft?

Yes. Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike focuses on glass art that crosses between sculpture and applied design. The artists work with colour and organic shapes, but also create applied glass pieces that are intended for everyday use. This makes it relevant if you enjoy seeing how craft skills and design thinking meet in a single material.

Can I combine a visit to Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike with other nearby attractions?

Nowhuset sits close to several other small stops in Tranekær, so it lends itself to a short walking circuit. You can pair the glass art with a visit to Nielsen & Wöldike’s glassmakers listing, the nearby sculptor Annette Valstrøm, or Village History: Fattiggaarden if you want a contrast between contemporary work and local history.

Is Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike more of a gallery or a museum?

Nowhuset – Nielsen & Wöldike functions more as an art gallery and presentation space for the glass artists’ own work than as a museum with a broad historical collection. The focus is on their colourful, organically shaped glass and applied pieces, giving insight into a particular contemporary practice rather than a survey of glass through time.

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