Versunkener Riese

The Versunkener Riese is a stone sculpture in the Frauenplan area that depicts a giant man partially emerging from the ground. The figure shows the head, chest, bent knee, and right foot carved from polished volcanic rock.

Sculptor Walter Sachs created this work from black pikrite stone in 1992. It was placed near the Goethe National Museum in central Weimar.

The sculpture invites visitors to interact with art in a playful way, especially through its polished surfaces where children regularly climb and slide.

The sculpture sits between Goethe's residence and Brauhausgasse and is therefore easy to reach. The polished surfaces can become slippery during rain or snow.

The figure is made from three large stones laid flat against each other, creating a man who appears to rise from beneath the earth. This unusual construction gives the work a subtle connection to its surroundings.

Location: Weimar

Inception: 1992

Creator: Walter Sachs

GPS coordinates: 50.97810,11.32844

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14