--- title: "Journey of discovery to the fountains and water features of Görlitz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/journey-of-discovery-to-the-fountains-and-water-features-of-goerlitz" description: "The tour takes you through the historic old town along the most beautiful fountains and water features. During the tour, you will pass various water features and fountains - from the smallest, such as the \"milk cans\" or the \"bathing children\", to the really big fountains, such as the \"Neptune Fountain\" or the \"Shell Minna\". The latest water features are the water ribbon on Marienplatz and the dancing woman in Berliner Straße. In our collection \"Fountains and water features in Görlitz\" you will find a compilation of the most famous objects. Not only vats and fountains, but also many sights can be discovered. For water lovers, it is definitely worth taking a look from the Old Town Bridge down to the Neisse. This bridge, which connects the Polish and German parts of the city, has been standing since 2004. And if that's not enough, you can drive out of the city to Lake Berzdorf. The lake is around 6 km from Görlitz and has a water surface area of 960 ha. Water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors and stand-up paddlers can live out their passion to the full at Lake Berzdorf." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2909440/ae80fbf49e53d69aae7b279aaf6af1c851746ef0bae4c8222f9bd8a66552c181/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Journey of discovery to the fountains and water features of Görlitz =================================================================== - 2.48 km long - Difficulty: easy - City tour - 1:00 h - 2.48 km - 30 m - 19 m - 186 m - 213 m - 27 m - - Start: Obermarkt, Görlitz - Destination: Postplatz, Görlitz On the tour through the old town of Görlitz, you will discover the city's numerous fountains and water features. Enjoy the bubbling of water in a historic setting. The tour takes you through the historic old town along the most beautiful fountains and water features. During the tour, you will pass various water features and fountains - from the smallest, such as the "milk cans" or the "bathing children", to the really big fountains, such as the "Neptune Fountain" or the "Shell Minna". The latest water features are the water ribbon on Marienplatz and the dancing woman in Berliner Straße. In our collection "" you will find a compilation of the most famous objects. Not only vats and fountains, but also many sights can be discovered. For water lovers, it is definitely worth taking a look from the Old Town Bridge down to the Neisse. This bridge, which connects the Polish and German parts of the city, has been standing since 2004. And if that's not enough, you can drive out of the city to . The lake is around 6 km from Görlitz and has a water surface area of 960 ha. Water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors and stand-up paddlers can live out their passion to the full at Lake Berzdorf. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (1%) Asphalt (92%) Path (7%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The tour starts at the at the and continues to the at the Untermarkt. Then continue towards the Nikolaiturm tower with its . From here you walk into the Karpfengrund, past a and on to the Nikolaizwinger. In the park below the former Vogtshof, there are many flowerbeds and a small water feature to discover. There are two fountains next to St. Peter's Church: an old water stands at the western portal below the twin towers, while the can be found at Waidhausgarten. Less than 100 meters further on, the stand under a small arched ledge. Walk along Neißstraße and Weberstraße to Bäckerstraße. Here you will find a roofed, medieval . Continue to the fish market and Fischmarktstraße. On Klosterplatz is one of the city's most popular fountains - the . The Zecherpaar was created by the Görlitz sculptor Gisela Mauermann. A little further on, around the corner behind the Augustum grammar school, there is a second .Through Nonnenstraße you finally reach the art fountains and . The two figures were designed by the Dresden artist Veronica von Appen. A symbolizes the old city moat and invites children to splash around in the warmer months. A highlight is the fountain with the from Toberenz on Postplatz. The tour ends a little later in Berliner Straße at the fountain "". The shortest route takes you via Demianiplatz and Marienplatz through Steinstraße back to Obermarkt. Read more Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Stop at an Inn - Suitable for Pushchair Equipment Light daypack (approx. 15 liters) with rain cover, comfortable and sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water if necessary, city map. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**To find out how to get to Görlitz, see: Read more **Parking**There are numerous paid parking spaces at the Obermarkt. Read more **Public transportation**Take streetcar line 1 or 2 to Demianiplatz, from there walk across Marienplatz and along Steinstraße to Obermarkt. Or take streetcar line 1 or 2 to the Jägerkaserne stop, then walk about 5 minutes along Langenstraße and Breitestraße to Obermarkt. Further information is available at: Read more Additional information Visit the internet portal OSTSACHSEN.DE and admire the 15 most beautiful fountains in Görlitz in a .Please note that the fountains are partially covered in winter. Read more Literature Read more Author Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH Organization Das Landschaftswunderland Oberlausitz License (master data) Europastadt GörlitzZgorzelec GmbH Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author During your tour, you can also visit , the , the and the . Read more Safety guidelines No special safety instructions. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 02826 Görlitz Download GPX file - - - -