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Journey of discovery to the fountains and water features of Görlitz

At a glance

  • Start: Obermarkt, Görlitz
  • Destination: Postplatz, Görlitz
  • Easy
  • 2,48 km
  • 1 hour
  • 30 m
  • 213 m
  • 186 m

On the tour through the old town of Görlitz, you will discover the city's numerous fountains and water features. Enjoy the bubbling of water in a historic setting.

The tour takes you through the historic old town along the most beautiful fountains and water features. During the tour, you will pass various water features and fountains - from the smallest, such as the "milk cans" or the "bathing children", to the really big fountains, such as the "Neptune Fountain" or the "Shell Minna". The latest water features are the water ribbon on Marienplatz and the dancing woman in Berliner Straße.

In our collection "Fountains and water features in Görlitz" you will find a compilation of the most famous objects.

Not only vats and fountains, but also many sights can be discovered.
For water lovers, it is definitely worth taking a look from the Old Town Bridge down to the Neisse. This bridge, which connects the Polish and German parts of the city, has been standing since 2004. And if that's not enough, you can drive out of the city to Lake Berzdorf. The lake is around 6 km from Görlitz and has a water surface area of 960 ha. Water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors and stand-up paddlers can live out their passion to the full at Lake Berzdorf.

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  • Street (1%)
  • Tarmac (92%)
  • Path (7%)

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