Elisabethbrunnen

The Elisabeth Spring is a two-story sandstone spring house with Doric columns at the entrance and Ionic columns in the upper section. The structure encloses a natural spring and features a Renaissance facade with stone detailing.

Landgrave Louis IV of Hesse-Marburg commissioned the spring house in 1596 to replace a demolished medieval chapel. The building reflected the region's embrace of Renaissance architectural styles during that period.

The inscriptions honor Saint Elisabeth, who according to local tradition distributed alms at this location. The name and decorative elements reflect her historical connection to the place.

The spring house sits in the Schröck neighborhood and is easy to reach on foot, though it lies away from main roads. Visitors should know that the water is not suitable for drinking despite coming from a natural source.

The spring house sits along the Elisabeth Path, a walking route that is part of the Hessian Way of St. James pilgrimage network. This path connects several religious and historical sites across the region.

Location: Marburg

Address: Zum Elisabethbrunnen o. Nr.

GPS coordinates: 50.79139,8.81596

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21