Lindener Butjer

Lindener Butjer is a steel sculpture in Linden-Limmer depicting a working-class boy climbing on red steel scaffolding while wearing a peaked cap and looking down at viewers. A white firewall background behind the figure bears the Living Linden inscription.

The sculpture was installed in 1990 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lindener Volksbank and was originally placed in front of the bank's main building. Following restoration work in 2022, it was relocated to a new site near a playground.

The term Butjer transformed from a derogatory name for suburban residents into a symbol of local identity among Linden inhabitants. Today the figure represents neighborhood pride in working-class roots and heritage.

The artwork stands in a public location near Stephanusstraße where it is easily visible and accessible from the surrounding area. Visitors can view the sculpture from multiple angles to appreciate the details of the red steel construction.

The figure deliberately looks down from the scaffolding rather than gazing upward with pride. This unusual downward perspective conveys a sense of humility and modesty that reflects the working-class character of the area.

Location: Linden-Limmer

Inception: 1990

Creator: Ulrike Enders

GPS coordinates: 52.36882,9.71461

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08