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Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
Melsungen

Bartenwetzer Sculptures

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Bartenwetzer Sculptures

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  • Location: Melsungen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    October 30, 2021

    Hiking

    Directly at the bridge you can find these two beautiful sculptures “The Bartenwetzer”.
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    November 24, 2021

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    In the city center there is a lot to see around the old half-timbered houses
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    October 29, 2024

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    "Bartenwetzer" was originally a nickname for the town's inhabitants. The extensive forests to the right of the Fulda River formed the basis of their livelihood. Almost all everyday objects, from the house and its furnishings to bowls, dishes, forks, and spoons, were made of wood.

    Every day, the men went into the forest to work – felling trees. Beforehand, they sharpened their axes – called "Barte" in the local dialect – on the smooth sandstone of the bridge parapet. This process wasn't quick and was more enjoyable in a group.
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    Location: Melsungen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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