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Journey of discovery to the fountains and waterworks of Görlitz

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  • Heroldsbrunnen auf dem Obermarkt, Görlitz
    Heroldsbrunnen auf dem Obermarkt, Görlitz
    Photo: TMGS Fouad Vollmer, CC BY-ND, Archiv Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH
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Map / Journey of discovery to the fountains and waterworks of Görlitz
During this tour through the old town of Görlitz you will discover the city's numerous fountains and waterworks. Enjoy the splattering of water in the historical atmosphere.
easy
Distance 2.1 km
1:00 h
25 m
16 m
209 m
186 m
The tour takes you through the historical old town to the most beautiful fountains and waterworks: very small ones such as the "Milchkannenbrunnen" or "Badende Kinder" as well as the larger ones such as the "Muschelminna" at  Postplatz or the water line at Marienplatz. Not only vats and fountains, but also many sights can be discovered during the tour, too. For people who really love water, a view from the Old Town Bridge (Alstadtbrücke) down to the Neisse River is definitely worthwhile. The bridge which connects the Polish and German part of the city has been standing since 2004. If this is not enough for you, just drive out of town to Berzdorf Lake. The lake is located about 6 km away from Görlitz and covers an area of 960 hectares. For water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors and stand-up paddlers, Berzdorf Lake is ideal to live their passion.

Author’s recommendation

During your tour also visit St. Peter's Church, Ochsenbastei, Nikolaizwinger and St. Nicholas‘ Cemetery.
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Update: March 23, 2022
Difficulty
easy
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Landscape
Highest point
209 m
Lowest point
186 m
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Track types

Asphalt 90.33%Path 8%Road 1.66%
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1.9 km
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0.2 km
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Rest stops

Heroldbrunnen (Herold Fountain) on the Obermarkt, Görlitz
Neptune Fountain (Neptunbrunnen), Görlitz
Nikolai Fountain at Nikolaiturm, Görlitz
Muschelminna (Mussel Minna) at Postplatz, Görlitz

Safety information

There are no special safety notes.

Tips and hints

Please note that the fountains are partly covered in winter. For more information on the fountains and vats: https://www.goerlitz.de/Kleine_Denkmaeler.html

 

Start

Obermarkt, Görlitz (201 m)
Coordinates:
DD
51.155395, 14.988314
DMS
51°09'19.4"N 14°59'17.9"E
UTM
33U 499182 5667105
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Destination

Postplatz, Görlitz

Turn-by-turn directions

The tour starts at Obermarkt at the Heroldbrunnen and takes you to the Neptunbrunnen at Untermarkt. Continue walking towards the Nikolaiturm and its fountain. Now walk to the Karpfengrund and pass a vat to reach the Nikolaizwinger. In this park you will discover many flower beds as well as a small fountain.

At St. Peter's Church there are two fountains: an old vat at the western portal beneath the twin towers and the "Milchkannen" fountain which can be found in front of the Mollerhaus next to the Waidhausgarten.

About 100m from here you will find the fountain called "Badende Kinder" (it is also known as Cannibal Fountain), under a small vaulted ledge.

Walk to Bäckerstraße via Neißtraße and Weberstraße, where a roofed medieval vat is located. Continue walking to Fischmarkt and Fischmarktstraße. At Klosterplatz you will find the city's most popular fountain - "Zecherpaar". It was created by the Görlitz sculptor Gisela Mauermann.

Around the corner behind the Gymnasium Augustum, a second historic fountain is located. Via Nonnenstraße you will reach "Engel und Teufel", the two figures were created by the Dresden artist Veronica von Appen.

The water line at Marienplatz symbolises the former moat and in summer kids love splashing here.

Finally, the tour ends at Postplatz where you can find the fountain called "Muschelminna" built by Robert Toberenz. 

 

 

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take tram line 1 or 2 to "Demianiplatz", then walk via Marienplatz and Steinstraße to Obermarkt. Or take tram line 1 or 2 to "Jägerkaserne", then walk via Langenstraße and Breitestraße to Obermarkt.

For further information: https://www.goerlitztakt.de/de/

By road

For current information on how to get to Görlitz: https://www.visit-goerlitz.com/Anreise.html

Parking

Parking with costs is possible at Obermarkt.

Coordinates

DD
51.155395, 14.988314
DMS
51°09'19.4"N 14°59'17.9"E
UTM
33U 499182 5667105
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Görlitz - Fountains and waterworks

Equipment

Daypack (approx. 15 litres) with rain cover, comfortable and sturdy shoes, weather-resistant clothing, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water if necessary, map.

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.1 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
25 m
Descent
16 m
Highest point
209 m
Lowest point
186 m
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