Staffelbrunserbrunnen (Fountain of the Staircase Urinator), Miltenberg
The Fountain of the Staircase Urinator is a playful and unusual fountain that never fails to draw smiles and raised eyebrows. Though not centuries old like many of the half-timbered houses nearby, this modern fountain has become one of the town鈥檚 beloved landmarks-seen by both locals and visitors as a symbol of Miltenberg鈥檚 sense of humour.
Designed by the sculptor Helmut Kunkel, the Staffelbrunserbrunnen features three bronze figures of boys in the act that gave the fountain its name-each figure with a slightly different character or pose.
The fountain takes its name from a local well called the Staffelbrunnen, literally meaning 鈥渟tair fountain鈥�, which was accessed by steps. People who fetched water there were once known as Staffelbr眉nnler. Over time, colloquial speech transformed the name into Staffelbrunser, with 鈥渂runsen鈥� being a regional dialect word meaning 鈥渢o urinate鈥�. To celebrate this funny and cheeky nickname, the town commissioned a fountain in homage.
Designed by the sculptor Helmut Kunkel, the Staffelbrunserbrunnen features three bronze figures of boys in the act that gave the fountain its name-each figure with a slightly different character or pose.
The fountain takes its name from a local well called the Staffelbrunnen, literally meaning 鈥渟tair fountain鈥�, which was accessed by steps. People who fetched water there were once known as Staffelbr眉nnler. Over time, colloquial speech transformed the name into Staffelbrunser, with 鈥渂runsen鈥� being a regional dialect word meaning 鈥渢o urinate鈥�. To celebrate this funny and cheeky nickname, the town commissioned a fountain in homage.
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Staffelbrunserbrunnen (Fountain of the Staircase Urinator) on Map
Sight Name: Staffelbrunserbrunnen (Fountain of the Staircase Urinator)
Sight Location: Miltenberg, Germany (See walking tours in Miltenberg)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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Sight Location: Miltenberg, Germany (See walking tours in Miltenberg)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles