The EuroNatur Photo Competition 2026, titled “European Treasures of Nature,” is an international nature photography competition organised by the EuroNatur Foundation in collaboration with its European conservation partners. The competition focuses on showcasing the richness, beauty, and fragility of Europe’s natural heritage, encouraging photographers to capture compelling images of wildlife, plants, landscapes, and ecosystems found across the continent. By combining artistic photography with conservation awareness, the competition aims to highlight the importance of protecting Europe’s biodiversity and natural environments.
Open to both amateur and professional photographers, the EuroNatur Photo Competition serves as a prominent platform for nature photography in Europe. Participants are invited to submit photographs that authentically portray nature in its many forms, from iconic species and protected areas to lesser-known habitats and natural details. Submissions are evaluated by an expert jury with strong backgrounds in nature conservation, photography, and environmental communication, ensuring that both technical quality and conservation value are central to the judging process.
Beyond the competitive aspect, the EuroNatur Photo Competition plays a broader role in environmental education and advocacy. Winning and shortlisted images are widely disseminated through EuroNatur publications, partner organisations, exhibitions, online galleries, and the annual EuroNatur wall calendar, giving photographers international visibility while raising public awareness of Europe’s natural treasures. Through this combination of photography, storytelling, and conservation messaging, the competition reinforces EuroNatur’s mission to protect and celebrate Europe’s wildlife and natural landscapes.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open to both amateur and professional photographers whose main residence is in Europe, with a maximum of five pictures per entrant and all photos required to depict nature in Europe.
Prize
Prizes for the 2026 competition include cash awards of €1,500 for first prize, €1,000 for second, €750 for third, €500 for fourth and €250 for fifth, with the 6th–12th prizes and the Jury Prize comprising €25 vouchers redeemable for EuroNatur Service GmbH products, and each winner also receiving a copy of the EuroNatur 2027 European Treasures of Nature wall calendar; winning images are published across EuroNatur and partner media, and prizes cannot be converted into cash.