Meret Oppenheim fountain

The concrete and aluminum fountain rises to a height of 800 centimeters, featuring a spiral column design that channels water through its structure.

Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim designed this fountain as one of her final major works, with its inauguration taking place on November 25, 1983.

The fountain represents a significant piece of public art in Bern, combining functional water distribution with contemporary artistic expression in an urban setting.

Energie Wasser Bern maintains this public drinking water source, which stands at an elevation of 538.5 meters above sea level in central Bern.

The structure naturally accumulates minerals and supports plant growth throughout seasons, creating an ever-changing appearance with limestone formations and vegetation.

Location: Bern

Inception: November 25, 1983

Creator: Meret Oppenheim

Elevation above the sea: 538.5 m

Height: 800 cm

Made from material: concrete, plant, aluminum

Creator: Meret Oppenheim

Operator: Energie Wasser Bern

Part of: Waisenhausplatz, Fountains in Bern, Public art works in Bern

GPS coordinates: 46.94980,7.44443

Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07