The Berlin Buddy Bear is one of the capital's most famous idols. It is an almost life-sized bear sculpture that can be found everywhere in Berlin. The Buddy Bear is also a real Berliner, as the coat of arms of Berlin consists of a bear. The city's symbol is a bear. The idea of the Buddy Bear is a successful concept that has been implemented in various cities since the late 1990s and was launched in Zurich in 1998 by Kuh-Kultur.
What makes the Berlin Buddy Bear special?
The diversity of the city characterizes the Berlin Buddy Bear. He appears in different poses and in different colors. Together with the Austrian artist and sculptor Roman Strobl, Eva and Klaus Herlitz designed the Berlin Buddy Bear in 2001, inspired by the idea of enlivening Berlin with art. There are almost 400 Buddy Bears in Berlin. Strobl has developed three different types of bear: a "dancer" on his hind legs, an "acrobat" standing upright and the seated "Friend No. 2".
These three types of Berlin Buddy Bear can be found in different places. A good example is the Berlin Buddy Bear in front of the Charlottenburg Town Hall. A friend number 2 Buddy Bear is placed there. It is light blue and depicts parts of the Charlottenburg Palace as well as the coat of arms. A concrete base is used for outdoor installation, and a stainless steel base for indoor installation.
Berlin Buddy Bears as miniature
The Buddy Bear is also a popular souvenir for tourists. That's why the Buddy Bear brand also produces miniatures as Berlin souvenirs. These Berlin Buddy Bears are available in different patterns and colors. You can find typical Berlin Buddy Bear miniatures on BerlinDeluxe. We have a variety of different models in our range.
For example, there is the Hertha BSC bear , the Gate to the City Buddy Bear or the Berlin Skyline Buddy Bear . The Hertha BSC Buddy Bear is a real gem with a beautiful pattern and, of course, in the club colors of blue and white. This bear has style and looks decorative in any home. This Berlin Buddy Bear is perfect for our football fans in particular.
Special Buddy Bears
In addition to the classic Berlin Buddy Bear, numerous Buddy Bears have found a new home in various cities. In 2004, 18 bears were guests at the Long Night of Museums in Buenos Aires. In the same year, Chinese artists created 23 Buddy Bears for the "Urban Sculptures" exhibition. Since then, they have been exhibited in Shanghai. In 2005 and 2006, 75 Buddy Bears dominated the streets and alleys of the city of St. Gallen. They were designed by artists from the region. They were then auctioned off for a children's charity from Switzerland, but also for special occasions.
Bear exhibitions
In 2002, the idea was born to organize a worldwide traveling exhibition with the United Buddy Bears . The 140 Buddy Bears represent just as many members of the United Nations. Since the first exhibition in Berlin in 2002, over 45 million visitors from all over the world have been able to marvel at the bears and their importance for peace and international understanding.
In culturally diverse Berlin, for example, the bears welcome guests from different countries. According to the initiators, by spreading the bears, people from all over the world get to know each other better, they learn more about living conditions in other countries and promote dialogue with other cultures as a basis for peaceful coexistence.
Conclusion
The Berlin Buddy Bears are a popular attraction in the capital and throughout the country. You can find them in many different places in different poses. The Berlin Buddy Bear miniatures are also very popular. You can buy various Buddy Bear figures at BerlinDeluxe .
