Dolphin Fountain

Situated to the South of the Minster, the “Delphin-Brunnen”, with its numerous fountains crossing over each other, can claim to be the most attractive fountain in Ulm.
The graceful “Delphin-Brunnen” was built mainly in 1585. The particular fascination of this fountain, with its complex structure, stems from the 52 inter-crossing jets of water and the reflections of the wet metal. From the trophy-like centrepiece, eight dolphins cast in bronze sweep out to the edge of the basin. The eight, water-spouting, bronze masks reply from five thinner jets. Additional, irregular jets of water intersperse with this strictly geometric water display.
The charming “water display” of this fountain is particularly attractive when floodlit at night.