Discover the history of body art that reaches far beyond modern times!

Tattoos are by no means a new fad, but date back to the distant days of the Stone Age. Even back then, people adorned themselves with paintings, piercings and artistic decorations under their skin.

Immerse yourself in the world of tattoo art and experience the evolution of designs and techniques over the millennia.

From July 6 to 7, we cordially invite you to our captivating Tattoo Convention at the Archaeological Open Air Museum Oerlinghausen, which has the exciting motto “Echoes of Ink”.

Together with international artists, we want to explore the multifaceted topic of tattooing and bring it to life in a unique event.


Join us on an inspiring journey through the ages and let yourself be enchanted by the fascinating art of tattooing.

Experience first-hand how the tradition of body decoration has evolved from generation to generation.

Immerse yourself in the world of needle and color, completely without machines, and discover the origins of the tattoo craft.


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