Himmelgeister Kastanie, Natural monument in Himmelgeist, Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Himmelgeister Kastanie stands as a horse chestnut tree in the Rhine river bend area of the Himmelgeist district in southern Düsseldorf.
The tree survived both World Wars without damage despite artillery fire and remained standing until December 2015, when only a 5-meter trunk portion remained.
Letters from around the world arrive at the tree's official postal address, with over 2,500 messages received about relationships, life, and environmental matters.
The remaining trunk has been transformed into a sculpture named Jüchtwind by chainsaw artist Jörg Bäßler, which visitors can still see today.
On April 25, 2009, the tree was symbolically declared married to the Bridegroom's Oak of Eutin in a special ceremony.
Location: Düsseldorf
GPS coordinates: 51.15639,6.81306
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:44
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