Bertoldsbrunnen

Bertoldsbrunnen is a fountain featuring an abstract bronze knight figure mounted on a limestone pedestal at the intersection of Kaiser-Joseph-Strasse and Salzstrasse. Water flows through a shallow basin surrounding the statue, which is illuminated by integrated LED lighting.

The original fountain was built in 1807 and destroyed during a British air raid in 1944. The current design was rebuilt in 1965 according to plans by artist Nikolaus Röslmeir.

The name honors the Zähringen Dukes who founded the city, with their story told through inscriptions on the base. People gather here regularly as a natural meeting spot in the heart of town.

The fountain sits at the convergence of five trolley lines, making it easily accessible by public transportation. The shallow water basin allows visitors to approach the monument from all sides and view it closely.

The abstract bronze knight blends modern artistic language with gothic visual references that echo the nearby Freiburg Minster. This deliberate design connection transforms the monument into a conversation between old and new rather than a simple fountain.

Location: Altstadt (Freiburg)

Creator: Nikolaus Röslmeir

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Made from material: bronze, limestone

GPS coordinates: 47.99487,7.84992

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03