Seepferdchenbrunnen, Aachen

Name: Seepferdchenbrunnen
Address: Aachen, Germany

#103 among attractions in Aachen

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The Seahorse Fountain is a fountain monument in Burtscheid based on a design by Aachen architect Gerhard Thomalla, originally installed in 1956 in the rotunda of the Elisenbrunnen after its rebuilding in 1952/53. The bronze figures of the six seahorses standing upright around the fountain column were created by Aachen sculptor Josef "Jupp" Zeller. The fountain bowl, created from a dark block of marble, comes from the stonemasonry workshop of Ewald Mies, a brother of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It has a diameter of 3.30 meters. After being removed from the Elisenbrunnen, the fountain was placed in its current location on Burtscheider Kapellenstraße in the 1970s.

Coordinates: 50°45'39"N, 6°5'35"E

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Aachen Mitte (Burtscheid)Aachen Germany

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Seepferdchenbrunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquis Plaza, Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Frankenberg Castle, Palatine Chapel.

1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aquis Plaza, Aachen
25 min walk • Aquis Plaza is a shopping center in Aachen's city center at the eastern end of the Adalbertstraße shopping street. It extends from Willy-Brandt-Platz to Kaiserplatz. After years of preparations and problems, including the purchase of the necessary...
0.9 miN
Museum, Art museum
Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen
23 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum, named after the Aachen businessman Barthold Suermondt and the Ludwig family of Aachen, houses a rich...
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Frankenberg Castle, Aachen
18 min walk • Frankenberg Castle, nestled in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, stands as a testament to the region's medieval heritage. This venerable fortress, with its robust walls and imposing towers, offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of a bygone era.
1 miN
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
27 min walk • The Palatine Chapel, nestled in the heart of Aachen, Germany, stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This octagonal chapel forms the core of the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is renowned for its remarkable...
1 miNW
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
27 min walk • The Throne of Charlemagne is a throne erected in the 790s by Charlemagne, as one of the fittings of his palatine chapel in Aachen and placed in the Octagon of the church. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne of the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
22 min walk • Theater Aachen is a theatre in Aachen, Germany. It is the principal venue in that city for operas, musical theatre and plays. It is the home of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. Construction on the original theatre began in 1822 and it opened on 15 May 1825.
1 miNW
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
26 min walk • St. Michael's is a church in Aachen, Germany. It was built as a church of the Aachen Jesuit Collegium in 1628, later it was a Catholic parish church and is now a church of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany. The official name today is Church of Archangel Michael – St Dimitrios.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
27 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.
1 miN
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
25 min walk • The Elisabethhalle is a municipal indoor swimming pool in Aachen, Elisabethstraße 10, not far from Aachen Cathedral. It was built from 1908 to 1911 in Art Nouveau style at a total cost of 900,000 marks and opened on July 17, 1911.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grenzlandtheater Aachen, Aachen
24 min walk • Grenzlandtheater Aachen is a theater in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany founded by actor Kurt Sieder in 1950.
1 miN
Church, Gothic architecture
Marienschrein, Aachen
27 min walk • The Marienschrein in Aachen Cathedral is a reliquary, donated on the order of the chapter of Mary around 1220 and consecrated in 1239.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seepferdchenbrunnen?

Nearby attractions include Wasserspiele, Aachen (3 min walk), Couvenwandbrunnen, Aachen (4 min walk), Gut Bodenhof, Aachen (12 min walk), Trinity Church, Aachen (16 min walk).

How to get to Seepferdchenbrunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seepferdchenbrunnen:

Bus

Burtscheid • Lines: 10, 103, 11, 21, 30, 31, 36, 51, N 1, N 5, Sb 63 (1 min walk)
Heißberg • Lines: 10, 11, 21, 30, 31, 36, 51, N 1, N 5, Sb 63 (4 min walk)

Train

Aachen Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (28 min walk)