Der Boßler - Bensersiel, Germany
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N 53° 40.491 E 007° 34.632
32U E 406013 N 5948286
[DE] Die Statue eines "Boßlers" / [EN] A statue of a "boßeln" player
Waymark Code: WMRT54
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 08/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 4

[DE] Die Statue zeigt einen "Boßler", also einen Menschen, der das Spiel "boßeln" spielt. Boßeln wird auf Straßen, Wegen oder freien Flächen gespielt. Dabei geht es in erster Linien darum, mit möglichst wenig Würfen mit einer Kugel möglichist weit zu kommen.


[EN] This statue shows a man playing "boßeln", which is a traditional game played in some parts of Europe, including northern Germany. The game is played on streets, pathes or open greens. The basic goal is to gain as much distance as possible with a ball, using a few throws only.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Der Boßler

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown

Materials used: Bonze

Location: Kurpark Bensersiel

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