St. Nikolaus-Bildstock, Religious wayside shrine in Heidelberg, Germany.
The sandstone monument features a statue of Saint Nicholas wearing a bishop's garments with a miter and crosier, protected by metal bars.
Leonardo Schreiber, Heidelberg's city forester, constructed this shrine in 1747 after surviving a lightning strike near the Three Oaks location.
Visitors gather at the shrine each December 6th, decorating the statue of Saint Nicholas with candles and flowers during his feast day.
The 2.8-meter tall monument stands near the Three Oaks parking area, accessible via hourly bus service on VRN line 39 during daytime.
The current statue dates from 1950, commissioned by a returning soldier from Russian captivity to replace the original damaged figure.
Location: Heidelberg
GPS coordinates: 49.38153,8.72163
Latest update: October 17, 2025 10:39
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