Gingerbread House 2022 is a fragrant exhibition of imaginative gingerbread houses. It is also a competition in which children, young people, adults, amateurs and professionals build and create side by side. Welcome! Free admission.
This year’s theme: Around the corner

What’s waiting around the corner? Almost within reach, just a few steps away. It could be something familiar, or something brand new. 

Here at ArkDes, we have exciting things to look forward to, just around the corner. What’s around the corner for you? Maybe your life’s greatest adventure is around the corner, or the house where your best friend lives? 

Members of this year’s jury

Thérèse Kristiansson – Architect & Artist

Josefin Baummann – Pastry Chef

Clara von Zweigbergk – Designer

August Mether (Sommarkatten) – Comedian

Awards ceremony

December 18 at 13:00. Free admission.

Q: Do you have to make a HOUSE?
A: Gingerbread House is an exhibition about engaging in architecture in a playful, unpretentious way. At the same time, the built environment consists of many different elements, and building with gingerbread dough offers excellent opportunities to use your imagination and create new designs and exciting solutions. We therefore do not disqualify entries that do not look like traditional houses, but we particularly welcome entries that are recognisably something usually designed by architects in reality!

Q: What do you mean by party political messages and advertising for commercial purposes?
A: Logos, names of political parties and slogans are not permitted on the houses. Neither are entries that could be perceived as being part of a political campaign or debate. If in doubt, contact us at pepparkaka@arkdes.se

Q: What are the prizes?
A: The winners and those who come second in each category will receive a trophy, a special engraved baking tin and a secret design gift. The winners in the “Children under 12” category will also win a trophy and baking tin as well as a prize package tailored to their ages.

Q: Will I get my gingerbread house back when the exhibition is over?
A: Yes, when you register you can submit that you want to collect your house when the exhibition is over.

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS

All the entries submitted competed to be the Gingerbread House of the Year. The jury has selected a winner in each category and the votes of the public prize have been counted. Here, all winners are announced!

Thank you to each and everyone who’s been part of Gingerbread House!

Children under 12

Photos: Victoria Garvare

First prize winner of the Gingerbread House 2022 exhibition in the category "Children under 12 years of age".
First prize: Entry number 85
Second prize winner of the Gingerbread House 2022 exhibition in the category "Children under 12 years of age".
Second prize: Entry number 7
Anyone else who loves baking
First prize winner of the Gingerbread House 2022 exhibition in the category "Anyone else who loves baking".
First prize: Entry number 130
Second prize winner of the Gingerbread House 2022 exhibition in the category "Anyone else who loves baking".
Second prize: Entry number 104
Architects, designers and bakers
Public prize
First prize winner of the Gingerbread House 2022 exhibition in the category "Architects, designers and bakers".
First prize: Entry number 103
First prize winner of the Gingerbread House 2022 exhibition in the category "Public prize".
Public prize: Entry number 65