Dragon Fountain

Dragon Fountain is a bronze and granite structure in City Hall Square that features a central scene of a bull wrestling with a dragon. The piece stands about 7 meters tall and is defined by the three water-spraying dragons positioned around the edge of its basin.

The fountain was created in 1904 by Thorvald Bindesbøll and Joakim Skovgaard and was initially designed for Amagertorv square. In 1954 it was moved about 25 meters into its current location to make way for the expansion of H.C. Andersens Boulevard.

The three dragons that spray water around the basin give the fountain its name and create a distinctive visual identity for the square. They have become a familiar sight for locals and visitors passing through the area over many decades.

The fountain sits in the middle of City Hall Square and serves as an easy reference point and meeting place in the heart of the square. The surrounding area is easy to navigate on foot and the square itself is accessible from all directions.

The artwork combines mythological elements with a combat scene that is rarely seen in Scandinavian art traditions. This unusual depiction of a contest between bull and dragon sets it apart from typical European fountain designs.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: January 1, 1904

Creator: Joakim Skovgaard;Thorvald Bindesbøll

Official opening: 1904

Made from material: bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 55.67570,12.56857

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07