Colossus of Ostermunzel
The Colossus of Ostermunzel is a 27.5-tonne glacial erratic stone found in a farmer's field east of Ostermunzel in Lower Saxony, Germany, in 2013. It was excavated and moved to a new location about a kilometre away.
- Stone
- …is also known as “Findling von Ostermunzel”
- …is open 24/7
- …stands 2.6 metres (8.5 feet) tall
- …is 3.2 metres (10 feet) wide
- Description: glacial erratic stone on display in Ostermunzel, Lower Saxony, Germany
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mühlenberg and St. Michaelis.
St. Michaelis
St. Michaelis is a church, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Colossus of Ostermunzel.
Protestant Church Dedensen
Protestant Church Dedensen is situated 2½ km north of Colossus of Ostermunzel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ostermunzel and Holtensen.
Colossus of Ostermunzel
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Latitude
52.37676° or 52° 22′ 36″ north
Longitude
9.50202° or 9° 30′ 7″ east
Open location code
9F4F9GG2+PR
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OpenStreetMap feature
natural=stone
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
“Colossus of Ostermunzel” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dorfgemeinschaftsverein Ostermunzel and Freiwillige Feuerwehr Holtensen.
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