Bismarck monument

The Bismarck monument is a bronze equestrian statue depicting Otto von Bismarck mounted on a horse, dressed in a Cuirassier uniform with helmet and holding a scroll in his hand. The figure stands on a six-meter high plinth made of Unterberg quasi-marble and remains visible from multiple viewpoints around the cathedral square.

The monument was unveiled on July 9, 1910, following a public fundraising campaign organized by Bremen's mayor Alfred Pauli to finance its construction. Despite financial pressures facing the city during that period, the project came to completion through these community donations.

The sculpture reflects connections to Venetian artistic traditions and European sculptural models that influenced its design. Visitors can observe how these classical inspirations appear in the figure's posture and overall composition when viewing it from different positions.

The memorial stands near Bremen Cathedral on the cathedral square, where it can be clearly viewed from multiple angles and is easy to access on foot. The surrounding plaza offers good sightlines from various positions around the statue.

This is the only equestrian statue of Otto von Bismarck anywhere in Germany, setting it apart from all other Bismarck memorials across the country. This distinctive quality makes the Bremen monument a rare example among the various tributes to this historical figure.

Location: Mitte

Inception: July 9, 1910

Architects: Carl Sattler

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze

Part of: Dominsel

Address: Am Dom

Website: https://denkmalpflege.bremen.de/sixcms/detail.php?template=20_denkmal_wrapper_d&obj=00000055

GPS coordinates: 53.07570,8.80847

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41