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The Märchenbrunnen is one of Berlin's most charming monuments, an ornate fountain in the Volkspark Friedrichshain lined with fairy tale figures. Built in a grand baroque style, the Märchenbrunnen gathers characters from the Brothers Grimm around cascading pools. This overview gathers Berlin locations around this corner of the park.
Stone figures of Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel and other fairy tale favourites surround the fountain, a favourite with families and photographers. The surrounding Volkspark Friedrichshain adds lawns, playgrounds and open air cinema in summer. Restored over the years, the fountain remains a beloved landmark in the east of the city.
Browse the venues below to explore the Märchenbrunnen and its surroundings.
Volkspark Friedrichshain is Berlin's first municipal park, opened in 1848 and now covering 53 hectares. It features Ludwig Hoffmann's Fairy Tale Fountain, the two rubble hills Mont Klamott, and one of the city's few official barbecue areas. Among Berlin's parks, it offers the densest mix of history and everyday life.
Ring the bell at an unassuming door near Volkspark Friedrichshain and you'll find yourself in a magical speakeasy that Tim Burton himself couldn't have dreamed up better. The Fairytale Bar at Volkspark Friedrichshain transforms cocktail evenings into adventures for adults, somewhere between Alice in Wonderland and Grimm's dark fairy tales.
Where Little Red Riding Hood meets the Frog Prince and the water splashes in four cascades: The Fairy Tale Fountain in the heart of Friedrichshain is Berlin's most romantic open-air setting for a first date. Since 1913, the neo-baroque fountain complex has been a protected monument and still captivates people today.
In the heart of Friedrichshain lies one of Berlin's most popular dog parks – and it's long been more than just an exercise area for four-legged friends. Anyone who walks their dog daily knows: The best acquaintances aren't made via an app, but at the dog park's fence.