Krieh die Kränk

Krieh die Kränk is a bronze sculpture on Frankfurter Strasse depicting an elderly man in 19th-century dress reaching toward a stone, with four movable dog figures arranged on a round base. The work invites interaction, as visitors can move the dog figures themselves.

Created in 1998 by artist Bonifatius Stirnberg, the work is based on an old story about a Frankfurt visitor who encountered a puzzling situation in Offenbach. The tale emerged from the tense relationship between the two neighboring cities in the 19th century.

The name comes from a South Hessian dialect phrase that reflects the old rivalry between Frankfurt and Offenbach. Visitors can read this local language carved into the bronze plate, which tells the story in the regional dialect.

The sculpture stands in front of the Lion Pharmacy on Frankfurter Strasse, making it easy to locate and visit. The open layout allows you to move around the work and interact with the movable dog figures without restrictions.

The bronze plate at the base features raised lettering that tells the Frankfurt man's frustrating story in local dialect, making the sculpture a narrative monument. This inscribed text brings the tale to life and rewards visitors who stop to read closely.

Location: Offenbach am Main

Inception: 1998

Creator: Bonifatius Stirnberg

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 50.10493,8.76101

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40