Orpheus' well

Orpheus' well is a bronze fountain and artwork situated at Hötorget in the Norrmalm district of Stockholm. The central composition depicts the mythological figure playing a lyre with wild animals arranged around the scene.

Artist Carl Milles designed and created this bronze sculpture in the early twentieth century in collaboration with the Herman Bergman Konstgjuteri workshop. The completed work was installed at its present location in 1936 and has remained a landmark of the square ever since.

The fountain draws its name from Greek mythology and the power of music, themes that still resonate with people who pass by and observe the scene. This representation connects ancient storytelling to the everyday life of a modern city square.

The fountain sits in the heart of Hötorget and serves as a gathering point and landmark for many people. Visitors can view and reach the sculpture from various sides of the square, making it easily accessible.

The artwork merges classical mythological symbols with modern Swedish sculptural tradition in an unconventional way. This blend of ancient storytelling and contemporary artistic expression makes it a distinctive example of Stockholm's cultural approach.

GPS coordinates: 59.33504,18.06252

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03