Adam-Opel-Denkmal

The Adam-Opel memorial is a bronze statue in Rüsselsheim showing the industrial pioneer dressed in a coat and hat. The figure stands near the Opel factory entrance and is easily visible from the street.

Frankfurt sculptor Emil Hub created this bronze statue in 1937 to honor both the 75 years of the Opel company and the founder's centennial. The monument was made when the factory was at the height of its influence on Rüsselsheim.

The memorial honors Adam Opel's journey from craftsman to factory owner who shaped Rüsselsheim through his manufacturing business. Its placement near the factory entrance shows how central this entrepreneur remains to the city's identity.

The memorial can be visited free of charge as it sits on a public area facing the factory. Early morning or late afternoon offers the best light for photographs and viewing.

The memorial originally stood in different locations around Rüsselsheim before finding its current spot facing the factory. These relocations reflect how the city's relationship with this monument has shifted over time.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 49.99197,8.41244

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24