Historic Fountains in Vienna's City Hall Park Have Been Newly Renovated
According to Wiener Wasser, the renovation included the faithful restoration of the fountain basins as well as the renewal of the technical facilities. The fountain chambers were also revised. The fountains were reconstructed according to historical plans and now rise several meters high. In the evening hours, light installations provide additional effect.
The identical fountains were built in 1872/73 during the creation of the Rathauspark by city gardener Rudolph Siebeck. Both feature a central rocky island from which the fountain emerges.
Public Fountains in Vienna Go into Winter Break
At the end of October, the seasonal shutdown of public fountain systems begins in Vienna. 55 monumental and memorial fountains as well as around 1,600 drinking fountains will be taken out of operation to prevent frost damage. The first to be affected are facilities on the outskirts, followed by those in the inner city area.
The reactivation is planned for the spring of 2026. Then, the freshly renovated Rathaus fountains are expected to be permanently operational for the first time since 2023 – just in time for the planned major events around the Eurovision Song Contest.
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