Eichendorffbank

The Eichendorffbank is a semicircular stone bench with a central obelisk positioned in the Klausberge hills overlooking the area. The obelisk displays verses from the poem 'Bei Halle' and the bench sits in a location with views across the surrounding landscape.

The obelisk was erected in 1899 to commemorate Joseph von Eichendorff, who arrived in Halle as a student in 1805. The poet wrote the poem 'Bei Halle' in 1840, many years after his time as a student in the city.

The bench serves as a meeting point for annual celebrations on March 10th, marking Eichendorff's birthday with musical performances and community gatherings.

The bench is located in the Klausberge hills, so visitors should expect a short climb to reach it. This hilltop position makes it a natural stopping point when exploring the area around Halle.

Eichendorff wrote his famous poem 'Bei Halle' decades after leaving the city as a student. This time gap between his student days and when he actually wrote about Halle gives the bench a reflective quality tied to distant memories.