Märchenbrunnen in Düsseldorf, Water well in Hofgarten, Düsseldorf, Germany
The Märchenbrunnen is a fountain in Düsseldorf's Hofgarten and depicts three children carved from white marble observing three frogs together. The sculptural group sits above a basin that holds the water for the fountain feature.
French sculptor Max Blondat created this fountain in 1904, and it was first shown at the International Art and Garden Exhibition in Düsseldorf. After this exhibition, the work found its permanent place in the Hofgarten.
The fountain shows three children sitting together while observing three frogs carved in white marble. This scene has served as a meeting point and photo spot for visitors to the Hofgarten for generations.
The fountain is easy to locate in the Hofgarten and serves as one of the park's central spots accessible on foot. The best time to visit is during clear weather when the water is visible and the details of the marble sculptures are clearly visible.
Bronze casts of this fountain were installed in several cities worldwide, including Zurich, Dijon, Odessa, and Denver. This spread shows how popular and admired the fountain's design became across international boundaries.
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