Willi Ostermann Monument
Willi Ostermann Monument
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Neighbourhood: Altstadt-Nord
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- Koln Central Station • 8 min walk
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Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,847 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
This was nice... Good to see, although not easy to find. Set in a lovely inner courtyard, you access by passing through an entrance. Lovely place to sit and eat.
Written 20 August 2021
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Bob K
Fairfax, VA2,234 contributions
Dec 2019
The Ostermann Fountain by Willi Ostermann 1.10.1876 - 6.8.1936, which was completed in 1939, stands on the Ostermannplatz square in Cologne’s old town. The figures depicted on the fountain are references to the songs of the Cologne lyricist and singer Willi Ostermann (1876 –1936). His music is still an indispensable part of carnival today, songs such as "Däm Schmitz sind Frau eß durchjebrannt", "Einmal am Rhein" and, of course, the Cologne anthem "Heimweh nach Köln" are among the best-known pieces. Allow ~15 min for your visit.
Written 9 February 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK2,549 contributions
Oct 2019
As you are wandering round the AltStadt it is worth tracking down the Willi Ostermann Monument.
Located in a small square it is worth having a sit down and a rest before continuing your exploring.
Located in a small square it is worth having a sit down and a rest before continuing your exploring.
Written 25 October 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,79,496 contributions
Sep 2019
This memorial fountain was created as a memorial to Willi Ostermann, a German lyricist, composer and singer of carnival songs, sometimes about Cologne. There seems to be two memorials to Willi Ostermann. One which is rather nondescript by on the north side of the square and fallen into disrepair. The more significant one dominates the small square and features a large rock around which is carved semi-relief sculptures of characters from his songs. I suspect you'd have to be a fan to identify any of them. Regardless, the memorial is well executed ensemble of caricatures of individuals from all walks of life. All the characters are carved larger than life, much like Willi Ostermann and his song characters.
Worth a look if in the old fish market area.
Worth a look if in the old fish market area.
Written 15 September 2019
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Iolanda Guerra e Andrade
Lisbon, Portugal1,904 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
This rather secluded fountain is worth being looked at, not only because it depicts characters mentioned in some of the well known songs by singer and song writer Willi Osterman, many of which became favourite over Karnival but also because it is a symbolic way of honouring folklore.
Written 2 July 2019
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bukagirl
New Jersey3,859 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Peaceful shady area with a quirky fountain and a huge beautiful tree.
Look at the fountain closely it tells a story of the towns carnival.
Look at the fountain closely it tells a story of the towns carnival.
Written 22 June 2019
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YTCHENG
Hong Kong, China15,491 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
During our walk from the riverside to the Cathedral, we passed through a small square and found the Willi Ostermann Monument cum Fountain there. Willi was a local singer and song writer and some of his songs were very popular here.
Written 5 December 2018
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK6,18,775 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
We found this monument and fountain as we were visiting some of the magnificent brewpubs in the wonderful Old Town.
In honour of the famous lyricist and songwriter Willi Ostermann ( 1876- 1936 ).
His songs were most revered in Cologne and Germany in general and his most famous song Homesick For Cologne was very popular indeed.
The monument has some great sculpting on it and looks really cool and with it's great location in the Old Town is superb.
This monument is easily found on Ostermannplatz in an area teeming with pubs, bars and restaurants and some amazing architecture and a major tourist destination.
In honour of the famous lyricist and songwriter Willi Ostermann ( 1876- 1936 ).
His songs were most revered in Cologne and Germany in general and his most famous song Homesick For Cologne was very popular indeed.
The monument has some great sculpting on it and looks really cool and with it's great location in the Old Town is superb.
This monument is easily found on Ostermannplatz in an area teeming with pubs, bars and restaurants and some amazing architecture and a major tourist destination.
Written 29 December 2017
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand3,824 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This guy is a local singer of some repute, and the statue itself is probably an acquired taste - particularly if you don't anything about him. So probably mostly for locals rather than being a tourist attraction per se. But it's in a lovely little square with a couple of attractive cafes.
Written 16 October 2017
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acorna
Vilnius, Lithuania4,455 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
The Monument, o rather Willi Ostermann fountais stands in a small square which is also named after a well-loved local songwriter and singer – Ostermannplatz. The square is small, more like a courtyard inside a build-up area. But the fountain standing under a beautiful tree has its own charm and is quite atmospheric. Maybe it is not worth of detour, but if one wander into the square accidentally, like I did, it is an interesting object and one more thing to learn about Cologne.
Written 23 September 2016
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