You’re standing before a giant, enigmatic sculpture. It is called the Kopffüssler Statue. It seems to pulse with an almost alive, otherworldly energy. This massive statue, carved from Untersberg marble, stands as a testament to a time long past when the Salzburg region was home to giant, mysterious creatures. The Kopffüssler, also known as Endoceras, was a cephalopod that lived in the Ordovician period some 450 to 445 million years ago. They were some of the largest creatures on Earth at the time and a true example of how life on this planet has evolved into fantastic forms. This particular statue is a natural representation, carved by the German artist Jonathan Klinger in 2017. It was commissioned by the city to celebrate the history of our region. Though you are in a city, this is a reminder that the earth and its history are more complex than you might think. It is a beautiful reminder that time and nature have a lot to teach us about the past and maybe even the future. The Kopffüssler is a symbol of the incredible diversity that has existed on our planet. Stand there and let the story sink in.
Höglwörther See
Did you know that Kloster Höglwörth Abbey was once on an island in the Höglwörther See? This beautiful lake nestled