Passauer Tölpel, Stone sculpture in Passau, Germany
The Passauer Tölpel consists of a large stone head with short hair, large eyes, and thick smiling lips mounted on a wall near St. Stephen's Cathedral.
The stone head originated from a cathedral figure that fell during the great city fire of 1662, possibly due to the impact of musket fire on Corpus Christi Day.
The sculpture inspired a local verse mentioning how it fell from the cathedral, breaking its body but remaining cheerful despite being somewhat weak in the head.
Located at the intersection of Steinweg and Domplatz, visitors can find the sculpture mounted on the wall of the district office building since August 2003.
The name Tölpel became associated with Passau residents after Father Gansler used it to describe them in 1696 due to the flat roofs built on the cathedral towers.
Location: Passau
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 48.57491,13.46512
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:35
Organs of St. Stephen's Cathedral
86 m
St. Stephan's Cathedral, Passau
113 m
Andreaskapelle
76 m
Sixtuskapelle
71 m
Lamberg-Kapelle
35 m
Trennbach Chapel
46 m
Alt-Daun-Hof
46 m
Ehemalige Mütterschule
87 m
Wohnhaus
52 m
Wohnhaus
79 m
Wohnhaus
79 m
Pfaffengasse 5
90 m
Wohnhaus und Gaststätte
74 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
67 m
Steinweg 4 (Passau)
23 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
93 m
Steinweg 7
76 m
Steinweg 12
87 m
Wohnhaus
88 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
72 m
Wohnhaus
61 m
Wohnhaus
82 m
Steinweg 6, 6a
22 m
Gasthaus zum Hoffragner
86 m
Steinweg 2 (Passau)
34 m
Haus St. Maximilian
47 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
61 m
Wohnhaus
75 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes