Bugwelle, Bronze water well in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Bugwelle is a bronze fountain sculpture placed in the middle of Bürgermeister-Smidt-Straße in Bremerhaven. It consists of a ship's bow with a female figurehead leaning forward from a height of five metres, her open hand reachable by passers-by, and two separate bow-wave pieces over which water flows in frost-free weather. The rear side opens onto a ship's hull with modelled ropes and boat materials.

Created in 2002, the work reflects the modern development of the port city of Bremerhaven. The project shows how contemporary artists renewed public infrastructure while preserving maritime traditions.

The name references the bow of a ship, connecting the maritime heritage of Bremerhaven to everyday city life. The bronze structure has become a gathering spot in public space where residents and visitors meet.

The well is located in a publicly accessible area of the city and is reachable year-round. Visitors can freely explore the site and view the artwork from multiple angles.

The bow faces the pedestrian zone entrance at Theodor-Heuss-Platz, and the bronze barrel in front of it is modelled on the Schlüsseltonne, a floating seamark from 1664. The bronzes were cast by the Harms art foundry in Oldenburg using the sand-casting method.