Gadebusch celebrates 800 years with the world's largest Wetterstein!

Gadebusch celebrates 800 years with the world's largest Wetterstein!

There is reason to be happy in Gadebusch, a charming town in the northwest Mecklenburg district. On the occasion of the city's 800th anniversary, an impressive Wetterstein was installed, which not only attracts attention, but could also be considered a new landmark. The handover of the boulder, which weighs around 15 tons and comes from Denmark, was highlighted by Mayor Arne Schlien as a significant event. This stone may hold the title of the largest weather stone in the world as the sponsors are aiming for an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. As [tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/mecklenburgvorpommern/gadebusch-rekordverdaechtiges-geschenk-zum-800-stadtjubilaeum,mvregio Schwerin-1102.html) reports, the stone is at the exit of the town in the direction of Lützow.

The project, which was initiated by the Gadebusch entrepreneurs Mathias Abraham and Holger Hempel, began two years ago. Abraham and his team used a large chain to mount the boulder on the three steel columns, each of which weighs one ton and is equipped with a tenfold safety reserve. “A good hand has really been demonstrated here,” says the mayor happily, observing the spectacular installation that is making waves on the busy federal highway 104, as [nordkurier.de](https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/nordwestmecklenburg/riesiges-geschenk-fuer-gadebusch-anlaesslich-der-800-jahr- Feier-3648495) notes.

The creation of the unique piece

The boulder itself dates back to the Ice Age and is not only an impressive piece of natural history, but also a sign of community spirit. Preparations for this large-scale plan required the collaboration of many professionals, such as engineers and metal workers, who designed the statics for the construction. After Abraham organized the transport, Hempel took care of the bureaucratic approvals. This commitment has paid off: the stone will not only attract visitors, but will also strengthen the people of Gadebusch as a symbol of their long history and future.

For the ceremonial inauguration of the Wetterstein in 2025, a metal plaque with information about the city's history of Gadebusch will also be installed, complemented by a stainless steel pyramid on the steel columns. This project is part of a larger tradition as many cities in Germany, including Greifswald with its 775th anniversary, celebrate in 2025. Gadebusch joins the long list of remarkable city anniversaries that have a special place in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as the City Day website shows.

With this monumental Wetterstein, Gadebusch not only has a new photo opportunity for tourists, but also a place where residents and visitors can experience the city's history up close. The enthusiasm about this unique stone is palpable and shows how much power there is in the community when it comes to combining tradition and progress.