Ever get the feeling you are going nowhere fast? That sentiment is captured perfectly by K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue. Here in the Gera river floats a boat. It contains those famous KiKA stars. K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r tells his stories as usual. Hein Bl\u00f6d struggles with the paddles. They may not be making any progress. But they are always worth a visit.
The K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue is part of a larger initiative. In 2007, KiKA celebrated its tenth anniversary. To mark the occasion, the city installed statues of iconic KiKA stars. The K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue joined the lineup in September 2009. The statues promote Thuringia as a children’s media center.
Frank Meyer created the K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue. It features the captain peering through his telescope. Hein Bl\u00f6d struggles to row. They sit in their small boat on the Breitstrom section of the Gera.
The K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue has faced challenges. In July 2019, vandals decapitated Hein Bl\u00f6d. The city removed the entire statue. This was to spare children from the disturbing sight. But Hein Bl\u00f6d got a new head. The K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue returned to its place in November 2019.
Other KiKA figures dot the city. Bernd das Brot stands near the Rathaus. The Sandm\u00e4nnchen sits in the Kreuzgasse. You can find the Maus and Elefant on the Anger. Tabaluga resides in the Hirschgarten. Each statue offers a fun photo opportunity. They have become as iconic as the Domplatz. Or even the Kr\u00e4merbr\u00fccke.
The statues are popular. They are a must-see for visitors and locals alike. The K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue is a favorite. Passersby enjoy seeing the characters in the river. It is a fun and quirky addition to Erfurt’s landscape. With luck, you may even spot some real ducks joining them. The K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r und Hein Bl\u00f6d Statue is more than just a sculpture. It is a symbol of childhood. It represents the power of stories and enduring friendships. So next time you are near the Schl\u00f6sserbr\u00fccke, take a moment. Watch K\u00e4pt’n Blaub\u00e4r and Hein Bl\u00f6d. See their timeless adventure unfold.