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Rathausbrunnen
Baroque elegance meets historical significance
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In front of Paderborn's town hall stands a baroque fountain, one of the last three 'Kümpen' remaining. Built around 1600, it proudly bears the city's coat of arms and whispers stories of its crucial role in firefighting. Stroll through history and let the exquisite stonework captivate you.
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The baroque Rathaus-Kump, built around 1600, was originally used for firefighting before serving public water supply needs.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- ⁓1600
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Part of These Trails
Fountains of PaderbornStop 2 of 6
Heritage Sites in Paderborn — Walk IIStop 4 of 8
Waterfront Trail PaderbornStop 2 of 6
Location
Nearby

Rathaus
28 m away

Abdinghofkirche
165 m away

Marktkirche
134 m away

Mariensäule
124 m away

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240 m away

Stadtmuseum
143 m away

Theater Paderborn - Westfälische Kammerspiele
134 m away

Kunstverein Paderborn
116 m away