Wasserschlössle, Water reservoir structure in Sternwald forest, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The Wasserschlössle combines sandstone blocks with concrete stone architecture, featuring a castle-like facade that conceals a water storage facility within the mountainside.
Built between 1895 and 1896 by Brenzinger & Cie company, the Wasserschlössle served as the main water supply for eastern Freiburg for over 100 years.
The structure's design replicates the 1245 Freiburg town seal, which appears on manhole covers throughout the old town and the mayor's chain of office.
The water tank measures 45 meters in length, 33 meters in depth, and 6 meters in height, storing 3800 cubic meters of drinking water from Ebnet waterworks.
Despite its grand castle appearance, the Wasserschlössle functions through gravity alone, distributing water to households without the need for mechanical pumps.
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
GPS coordinates: 47.98353,7.86014
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:02
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