List of fountains in Bern

This is a list of fountains in Bern. The city of Bern, Switzerland, is known for its 16th century fountains, attributed to Hans Gieng.[1]

For a description of the 16th century fountains, see the Old City of Bern.

Image Name Translation Year Artist Street/Square
Coordinates
Pfeiferbrunnen Piper 16th century Hans Gieng Spitalgasse
46.948098°N 7.442384°E / 46.948098; 7.442384 (Pfeiferbrunnen)
Schützenbrunnen Marksman 16th century Hans Gieng Marktgasse
46.948056°N 7.446389°E / 46.948056; 7.446389 (Schützenbrunnen)
Anna-Seiler-Brunnen Anna Seiler 16th century Hans Gieng Marktgasse
46.948206°N 7.444244°E / 46.948206; 7.444244 (Anna-Seiler-Brunnen)
Zähringerbrunnen Zähringen 16th century Hans Hiltbrand Kramgasse
46.948028°N 7.449222°E / 46.948028; 7.449222 (Zähringerbrunnen)
Vennerbrunnen Banneret 16th century Hans Gieng Rathausplatz
46.948611°N 7.4525°E / 46.948611; 7.4525 (Vennerbrunnen)
Simsonbrunnen Samson 16th century Hans Gieng Kramgasse
46.948025°N 7.450375°E / 46.948025; 7.450375 (Simsonbrunnen)
Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen Justice 16th century Hans Gieng Gerechtigkeitsgasse
46.948336°N 7.454052°E / 46.948336; 7.454052 (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen)
Läuferbrunnen Messenger 16th century Hans Gieng Läuferplatz
46.949722°N 7.457778°E / 46.949722; 7.457778 (Läuferbrunnen)
Mosesbrunnen Moses 16th century Hans Gieng Münsterplatz
46.9475°N 7.450556°E / 46.9475; 7.450556 (Mosesbrunnen)
Ryfflibrunnen Ryffli (Famous Shooter) 16th Century Hans Gieng Aarbergergasse
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Kindlifresserbrunnen Child Eater or Ogre 16th century Hans Gieng Kornhausplatz
46.948519°N 7.447447°E / 46.948519; 7.447447 (Kindlifresserbrunnen)
Münzbrunnen Coin Fountain 1789-1792 Schwarztorstrasse
Bernabrunnen Berna 1858/1863 Raphael Christen Federal Palace
46.946667°N 7.442778°E / 46.946667; 7.442778 (Bernabrunnen)
Welttelegrafen-Denkmal ITU memorial 1922 Giuseppe Romagnoli Helvetiaplatz
46.943889°N 7.448889°E / 46.943889; 7.448889 (Welttelegrafen-Denkmal)
Weltpostdenkmal UPU memorial 1909 René de Saint-Marceaux Kleine Schanze
46.945833°N 7.440278°E / 46.945833; 7.440278 (Weltpostdenkmal)

References
  1. "Bern and Vicinity". Berlitz: Switzerland Pocket Guide. Princeton, NJ: Berlitz Publishing Company. April 1999. p. 57. ISBN 2-8315-7159-6.
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