Wiebeke-Kruse statue
Kirchenbleeck 1, 24576 Bad Bramstedt
The Wiebeke Kruse statue is a fascinating monument that tells the story of a simple peasant girl who won the heart of a king. The legend of Wiebeke Kruse and King Christian IV of Denmark is one of the most famous romances in Bad Bramstedt. The story goes that the king fell in love with Wiebeke when he saw her doing the laundry. However, Wiebeke was already an experienced maid in a noble family and familiar with the customs of the court. In 1629, she was appointed the king's official mistress, a position that brought her luxurious gifts such as the Bramstedt estate, as well as mistrust and rejection at the Danish court. The statue is a living testimony to this unusual love story and a must-see for every visitor to Bad Bramstedt.
