The fountain on Schwarzenbergplatz switched on in Franz Joseph's presence on 24 October 1873 to celebrate the completion of the First Mountain Spring Water Main. Its design follows the calendar: 365 small jets around the basin for the days of the year, 12 high jets for the months, 24 low ones for the hours and 30 in the central island for the days of the month. It was turned into an illuminated fountain in 1906.
- Address
- Schwarzenbergplatz, 1030 Wien
- Hours
- Public square, always open
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 15 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Come in late afternoon: with the sun low behind you the spray often throws a rainbow.
- It is free to see at any hour.