Erdzeichen, Earth art sculpture at Munich Airport, Germany
The Erdzeichen spans across 270 by 170 meters, featuring deep furrows and gravel banks that form circular patterns and waves in the landscape.
Wilhelm Holderied and Karl Schlamminger completed this monumental earth sculpture in 1995 as part of Munich Airport's commitment to integrating art into public spaces.
The earth sculpture incorporates elements of traditional ground images while drawing inspiration from contemporary land art movements of the twentieth century.
Visitors can observe the sculpture from Terminal 2 of Munich Airport, where its patterns become more apparent from elevated viewing positions.
Four hundred community members contributed to funding this earth artwork, which transforms throughout seasons as documented by aerial photographer Klaus Leidorf.
Location: Freising
Inception: 1995
Creator: Wilhelm Holderied
GPS coordinates: 48.35310,11.73170
Latest update: December 14, 2025 10:47
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