Brunnen der Lebensfreude, Bronze fountain at Universitätsplatz, Germany
The circular fountain features 16 bronze sculptures depicting humans and animals, with water jets directed toward the central group of figures.
Sculptors Jo Jastram and Reinhard Dietrich created this fountain, which was inaugurated on June 27, 1980 in the center of Rostock.
The fountain represents daily life through bronze figures of families, couples, and animals engaged in various activities within a 20-meter round basin.
Multiple water spouts and fountains provide a cooling environment during summer months, making it a gathering spot for locals and visitors.
The central composition displays a four-person family forming a pyramid, surrounded by animal sculptures including swans, dogs, and wild boars.
Location: Rostock
Inception: June 27, 1980
Creator: Jo Jastram, Reinhard Dietrich
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
Address: Kröpeliner Str. 8-10, 18055 Rostock, Germany
GPS coordinates: 54.08821,12.13467
Latest update: September 5, 2025 10:46
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