Märchenbrunnen, Berlin

Name: Märchenbrunnen
Address: Am Friedrichshain, Berlin, 10249, Germany

#405 among attractions in Berlin

Memorial, Fountain, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

The Märchenbrunnen is located in the Volkspark Friedrichshain in Berlin. In 1893 the authorities of Berlin issued the artistic entrance to the National Park Friedrichshain. The fountain of fairy tales was commissioned by the National Park and later designed by Ludwig Hoffmann. Hoffmann put forward the idea of a fountain in the park to depict fairy tales. Hoffmann describes this in his memoirs. ()

Local name: Märchenbrunnen im Volkspark Friedrichshain Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 52°31'41"N, 13°25'36"E

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Am FriedrichshainFriedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Friedrichshain)Berlin 10249 Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Fernsehturm, Weltzeituhr, Alexanderplatz, Alexa.

0.9 miSW
1960s architecture and a viewing platform
Fernsehturm, Berlin
23 min walk • Rising high above the skyline of Berlin, the Fernsehturm, also known as the Berlin TV Tower, is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. This towering structure, reaching a height of 368 meters, is the tallest building in Germany and the second tallest structure in the...
0.7 miSW
Tower
Weltzeituhr, Berlin
19 min walk • The Weltzeituhr (World Time Clock) stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Berlin, a testament to both timekeeping precision and the city's cosmopolitan spirit. Located in Alexanderplatz, a bustling public square and transportation hub, the Weltzeituhr is more...
0.7 miSW
Pedestrianized square with iconic tower
Alexanderplatz, Berlin
19 min walk • Alexanderplatz, commonly known as "Alex" to Berliners, is a bustling public square and transportation hub in the central Mitte district of Berlin, Germany. Renowned for its dynamic atmosphere and historical significance, Alexanderplatz is surrounded by several notable...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Alexa, Berlin
20 min walk • Alexa Centre or simply Alexa, is a shopping centre near Alexanderplatz in Berlin, Germany. With a rental area of 56,200 m2, it was the second-largest shopping centre in Berlin at the time of its opening, after Groupius Passagen, but Alexa was the largest in terms of number of shops.
0.4 miSE
Tree-shaded park, the city's oldest
Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin
11 min walk • Volkspark Friedrichshain is a verdant oasis in the bustling city of Berlin, Germany, offering residents and tourists alike a tranquil escape from urban life. Established in 1846, it holds the distinction of being Berlin's oldest public park and has since evolved into a...
0.7 miS
Square
Strausberger Platz, Berlin
17 min walk • Strausberger Platz, with its grand fountain and distinctive architecture, is a notable landmark situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This urban square, nestled in the Friedrichshain district, forms part of the grand socialist boulevard known as Karl-Marx-Allee...
0.7 miNW
Park, Square
Kollwitzplatz, Berlin
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin's vibrant Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood, Kollwitzplatz is a charming state park that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Named after the renowned German artist Käthe Kollwitz, the square is surrounded by picturesque...
0.7 miW
Church, Neo-byzantine architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Herz-Jesu-Kirche, Berlin
20 min walk • The Herz-Jesu-Kirche, or Sacred Heart Church, is a notable architectural and spiritual landmark nestled in the bustling cityscape of Berlin, Germany. This Catholic church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is situated in the Prenzlauer Berg district, offering a...
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Cinema, New objectivity architecture
Kino Babylon, Berlin
17 min walk • The Kino Babylon is a cinema in the Mitte neighbourhood of Berlin and part of a listed building complex at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz opposite the Volksbühne theatre. The building was erected 1928–29. It was designed by the architect Hans Poelzig in the Neue Sachlichkeit style.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Kino International, Berlin
14 min walk • The Kino International is a film theater in Berlin, built from 1961 to 1963. It is located on Karl-Marx-Allee in former East Berlin. It hosted premieres of the DEFA film studios until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
1 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Computerspielemuseum, Berlin
25 min walk • The Computerspielemuseum is a video game museum founded in 1997. From 1997 to 2000, it had a permanent exhibition in Berlin. Afterwards, it became an online only museum. In 2011 the museum reopened its permanent exhibition in Berlin's neighborhood of Friedrichshain, on Karl-Marx-Allee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Märchenbrunnen?

Nearby attractions include Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin (11 min walk), Memorial to Polish Soldiers and German Anti-Fascists, Berlin (12 min walk), Water tower, Berlin (14 min walk), Synagoge Rykestraße, Berlin (15 min walk).

How to get to Märchenbrunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Märchenbrunnen:

Tram

Am Friedrichshain • Lines: M4 (3 min walk)
Hufelandstraße • Lines: M4 (9 min walk)

Metro

U Schillingstraße • Lines: U5 (15 min walk)
U Senefelderplatz • Lines: U2 (17 min walk)

Bus

Alexanderplatz • Lines: 002, 057, 065, 070, 125, 1385, 170, 270, 370, N13, N1385, N232, N44, N70 (16 min walk)

Train

Berlin Alexanderplatz (21 min walk)