What Is That?? The Schängelbrunnen Fountain of Koblenz, Germany | Random Quirky Landmarks

What Is That?? The Schängelbrunnen Fountain of Koblenz, Germany | Random Quirky Landmarks

a mischievous little guy spouting water outside a German rat house. What’s the story here? So, I’m standing next to the shangle Brunin right outside of the courtyard of the Rott House in Cooblins, Germany. And that little guy up there, well, he’s been here since 1940, making tourists and locals laugh alike. But when you walk past it, you probably don’t know what it is, and you’re probably asking yourself, what is that? This little guy represents the shangle, a term for German French kids born when Cooblins was part of France from 1794 to 1813. Over time, Jean became Shong, then affectionately shangle. Designed by Carl Burer and dedicated to the poet Yseph Cornelius, who wrote the famous Cooblins anthem, the shangle symbolizes wit, quick thinking, and the playful range spirit. Next time you visit Cooblins, don’t forget to say hi to the shangle. And that is what that is.

What is that?? 🧐 A mischievous little bronze boy spitting water in Koblenz’s town hall courtyard — meet the Schängelbrunnen. Since 1940, this playful figure has represented the Schängel: children born during French rule (1794–1813). His name comes from “Jean” → “Schang” → “Schängel,” symbolizing wit, humor, and the Rhenish spirit. Designed by Carl Burger and dedicated to poet Josef Cornelius, this fountain remains Koblenz’s cheekiest landmark.

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