Fountain of the knight banneret

The fountain features a limestone knight figure mounted on a horse, holding a banner and wearing full armor with painted details.

The original wooden basin from 1401 was replaced in 1546 by a stone model crafted by sculptor Peter Pagan from Nidau.

The banneret statue represents a medieval military commander who led 300 troops from Bienne and surrounding villages during the Burgundian Wars.

The fountain stands at coordinates 47.1416466, 7.2465233, at an elevation of 443.5 meters in the Rathausplatz square.

During transport of the stone basin in 1546, the wooden bridge near Pasquart Gate collapsed, leading to additional construction work.

Location: Biel/Bienne

Inception: 1546

Elevation above the sea: 443.5 m

Made from material: limestone, paint

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (old town)

GPS coordinates: 47.14165,7.24652

Latest update: November 3, 2025 02:18