Uhlenköper

The statue depicts two men, with one holding a sack containing an owl while the other counts money received from the transaction.

Created by sculptor Karlheinz Goedtke in 1967, the statue represents a local tale about a merchant who mistakenly purchased owls instead of black grouse.

The statue embodies the traditional nickname of Uelzen residents, who became known as Uhlenköper, meaning owl buyers, after the medieval merchant story.

Located between the St. Marien Church and the old town hall, the 2.2-meter bronze statue stands as a central meeting point in Uelzen.

Local tradition suggests that touching the coin depicted in the statue while jingling change in your pocket brings financial prosperity.

Location: Uelzen

Creator: Karlheinz Goedtke

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 52.96469,10.55987

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:58