Aachen's Mineral Spring Fountain

The Elisenbrunnen, located in the heart of Aachen, Germany, is a symbol of the city's rich spa history. This early 19th-century pavilion houses a drinking fountain that takes water from the Aachen thermal springs. The sulfur-smelling water reminds visitors of the importance of the mineral springs in Aachen's history. The fountain, named after the Prussian Crown Princess Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria, consists of an open foyer and two pavilions. The two drinking fountains provide warm, sulphurous water at a temperature of circa 50°C. Despite its unpleasant odour due to the high sulphur content, it is said to have healing properties. #localescapes