Hobbylandskap

Hobbylandskap is a term used primarily in Scandinavian contexts to describe a set of leisure activities centered on landscapes. It encompasses both the depiction of landscapes through painting and photography, and the creation of physical landscapes as models or dioramas, as well as garden and landscape design pursued as a hobby.

Practitioners may work with miniature landscapes for model railways or dioramas, may paint landscapes in various media, or construct and photograph scaled tabletop scenes. Others engage in garden or landscape design as a hobby, experimenting with plant choices, hardscape, and terrain features for private spaces or public displays.

The hobby is often organized around clubs, online communities, magazines, and local exhibitions. Participants share plans, techniques, and reviews of materials. Common themes include realism in miniature, naturalism in painting, and sustainability in garden practices.

Techniques and tools vary by subfield: model makers use foam, plaster, wood, and scenic materials; painters work with acrylics or oils; photographers use lenses and lighting; gardeners apply soil, compost, and plant species. Digital tools, such as landscape design software, are increasingly used to plan projects.

Hobbylandskap reflects a broader interest in nature, craft skills, and creative expression. It overlaps with related fields such as model railroading, plein air painting, diorama creation, and small-scale gardening. The term is most commonly used in Nordic regions as a generic label for landscape-oriented hobbies.