Karlsruhe, an important water and fountain city in Germany, has a diverse drinking fountain culture. Thirst can be quenched at 44 public drinking fountains, including magnificent monumental fountains designed by city architect Friedrich Weinbrenner.
Karlsruhe, a major city in Germany known for its water and fountains, boasts a rich culture of drinking fountains. Thirst can be quenched at 44 public drinking fountains, including magnificent historic fountains designed by the city architect Friedrich Weinbrenner.
In light of increasing climate change, these fountains are important to the city. They are well-maintained, provide healthy and affordable water, improve the microclimate, and foster a sense of community. At the same time, they contribute to climate protection, as tap water reduces packaging waste and CO2 emissions.
On a tour of five downtown drinking fountains, visitors learn in a fun way how to identify drinking fountains, who maintains them, where the water comes from, and how it is monitored. The tour also discusses the connection between local water consumption and the global water crisis, as well as how we can use drinking water more consciously and preserve it for the future. The tour ends at the drinking fountain on Berliner Platz.
