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WM-Brunnen

A Moveable Masterpiece of Football History

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München: First Steps10 pts

München: Explorer25 pts

München: Insider50 pts

The WM-Brunnen in Munich was created for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, featuring the +Teamgeist design of the tournament's official ball. This massive stone sphere, made from norite-like material, weighs over eleven tons and glides effortlessly on a thin film of water. Astonishingly, you can move it with just one hand.

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The stone sphere weighs over eleven tons.

Quick Facts

Founded: 2006
Opening Date: May 12, 2006

Guided Story

Take a look at this immense stone sphere hovering before you. Weighing over eleven tons, it was created for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Made from a granitelike stone called norite, it glides effortlessly on a thin film of water. What’s truly fascinating is that you can move it with just one hand, despite its massive weight. This fountain is situated at the north entrance of the New Munich Trade Fair, right in front of the former World Cup media center. A fitting location for such a design marvel.