Fikkie

Fikkie: Rotterdam’s famous little dog

Fikkie is a small bronze sculpture located on Oude Binnenweg, one of the best-known shopping streets in the centre of Rotterdam.

The statue depicts a small dog and was created by Hungarian-born artist Joeki Simák.

Fikkie was presented to the city of Rotterdam in 1963 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rotterdamsch Studenten Corps (RSC), a historic student association in Rotterdam.

Fikkie sculpture in Rotterdam — Fikkie Rotterdam

A little dog with an eventful history

Despite his small size, Fikkie has had quite an eventful life.

The sculpture has disappeared several times throughout its history. It was stolen or “kidnapped” three times and later recovered, turning its adventures into part of the city’s popular history.

In 1999, the Rotterdamsch Studenten Corps officially adopted the sculpture and committed itself to looking after and maintaining it.

Fikkie’s curious bronze poop

But Fikkie has a surprise that many visitors do not expect to find.

During the Rotterdam Clean campaign, which aimed to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the city’s streets clean, artist Hans Citroen placed a small bronze dog poop in front of Fikkie.

This unusual detail made Fikkie an even more curious and recognisable sculpture.

A much-loved sculpture in Rotterdam

Over the years, Fikkie has become one of those small urban characters that form part of everyday life in Rotterdam.

During the summer months, you may even find a bowl of water near the sculpture for dogs walking along Oude Binnenweg.

Fikkie may not be one of Rotterdam’s great monumental sculptures, but it is probably one of the most charming.

Fikkie: practical information

ℹ️ QUICK INFORMATION
🗿 Artwork	Fikkie
🎨 Artist	Joeki Simák
📅 Year	1963
📍 Location	Oude Binnenweg, Rotterdam
⭐ Interesting fact	There is a small bronze dog poop in front of the statue
💶 Admission	Free, public space

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