Fritz Reuter Memorial

The Fritz Reuter Memorial is a bronze monument in Stavenhagen depicting the seated writer on a granite pedestal. The figure shows him holding a book on his lap, placed within a setting that includes additional bronze and granite artistic elements.

The memorial was unveiled in 1911, created through an international design competition that drew submissions from many artists. International donors funded the project to honor this important Low German writer.

Eight bronze reliefs on granite benches surround the memorial, showing characters from Fritz Reuter's stories told in Low German dialect. These figures help visitors connect with the literary world that made the writer famous in his region.

The monument stands in the town center of Stavenhagen and is easy to reach on foot. Nearby, the Fritz Reuter Literature Museum offers more information about the writer's life and literary contributions.

The sculpture shows Reuter with his hand resting at his chin, capturing a moment of literary reflection or creative satisfaction. This gesture gives the figure a thoughtful quality that visitors often notice when observing the details up close.

Location: Stavenhagen

Creator: Wilhelm Wandschneider

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 53.69500,12.90810

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24