Bismarck-Denkmal

The Bismarck-Denkmal stands north of Boschbrücke in Munich and is carved from distinctive red Rochlitzer porphyry stone. The figure depicts Otto von Bismarck, Germany's first Chancellor, and rises prominently within the urban landscape of the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district.

The memorial was created by sculptor Fritz Behn in 1931 and was initially designed for the German Museum. Plans changed, and the statue was relocated to its current location north of Boschbrücke in 1934.

The monument serves as a place where visitors encounter discussions about German history and its complex legacy. Art projects at the site have brought attention to questions about colonial connections and imperial ideologies in recent times.

The memorial is located near Theresienwiese and can be reached easily by car or public transport. Wheelchair-accessible paths surround the monument, and several bus stops are within short walking distance.

In 2020, the monument became the site of an unusual art performance called 'Colonial Doom Drone'. Thirty-six guitar amplifiers surrounded the statue as a critical examination of the site's imperial past.

Location: Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

Location: Munich

Inception: 1931

Creator: Fritz Behn

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: Rochlitzer porphyry

Address: Erhardtstraße

GPS coordinates: 48.13086,11.58264

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22