Visitors tend to be taken aback by the myriad of fountains present in the city of Bern. It is as if every street and corner boast one. Well, you can find more than 100 fountains all over Bern, built during the 15th century, by Hans Gieng, who was a great artist.
1. Ogre Fountain (Kindlifresserbrunnen)
The Ogre fountain is one of the most iconic structures in Bern, built in the 15th century. The Orge depicts devouring small children. At the same time, water gently flows below him. The citizens are proud of this iconic structure, and tourists ensure that they take a few snaps of the fountain.
2. Steinbrunnen
The Steinbrunnen is one of the oldest fountains in Bern that was designed in the 14th century. The fountain is built on a bench made from stone. You can find children and women of all ages relaxing and chatting along here.
3. Bundesplatz-Wasserspiel
The Bundesplatz-Wasserspiel is the newest addition in the town that is located in the Bundeshaus. Built-in the year 2004, you can find kids running through jets of water then spurting through the air and on to the pavement.