Kieselbronn Goat: The bronze figure in the square in front of the savings bank was donated by Christel Theilmann in 2001.

"Goat-sucker" is the traditional nickname for the people of …

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Kristian

October 18, 2025

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The Kieselbronn Gaiß, which refers to the nickname of the Kieselbronn residents, namely "Gaißeschenner" (=goat-slayers). According to the story, fodder for the cattle was scarce at the time. A clever farmer spotted a last patch of greenery on the roof of the church tower. He wanted to give this greenery to his starving goat (Gaiß). He placed a rope around its neck and pulled it up the church tower. Halfway up, the farmer exulted: "How greedily it sticks out its tongue!" Unfortunately, the story didn't have a happy ending...

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Der Geiger

March 28, 2023

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Look at Gaiß Meck Meck!

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