Haarmannsbrunnen, Memorial fountain at Herrenteichswall, Germany
The Haarmannsbrunnen is a bronze fountain featuring a shirtless miner in work trousers, gripping hammer and ore as part of his labor. The sculpture stands at Herrenteichswall and captures realistic details of mining work.
The fountain was dedicated in 1909 as a memorial to a mining disaster from 1893 where nine workers perished in the Piesberg coal mine. The monument preserves memory of this tragedy and the dangers miners faced.
The fountain depicts a miner at work and serves as a reminder of the harsh conditions underground that shaped life in this region for generations. It reflects how central this labor was to the city's growth and identity.
The fountain sits near the city center and remains freely accessible year-round without restrictions on visiting. The pathways around the statue are flat and easily reached on foot.
During World War II, the statue was removed for metal collection but miraculously survived and was later discovered in a foundry, then repurchased by Osnabrück. This story shows how the city valued preserving its mining heritage even in difficult times.
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