Schubertbrunnen

The Schubertbrunnen stands in the Liechtensteinstraße in Vienna’s ninth district, Alsergrund. It is a protected monument and features a low square basin topped by a marble statue of a girl who appears to be listening. The fountain was unveiled on 18 November 1928 after being commissioned by the Wiener Schubertbund and the Alsergrund district council. Theodor Stundl carved the figure and Franz Matuschek designed the basin and setting. The sculpture’s delicate pose suggests quiet attention to music or the sound of water. The monument honours Franz Schubert, whose life and work are closely linked to the Alsergrund district. Schubert lived nearby for several years and composed many of his famous pieces there. The fountain’s design reflects the artistic spirit of early 20th-century Vienna, when music and sculpture were closely intertwined. Its unveiling in 1928 marked a celebration of local cultural heritage. The marble girl’s listening posture evokes the composer’s own sensitivity to sound. Visitors find a quiet corner of the city where the fountain sits among ordinary buildings. The square basin catches light and water in calm reflections. The marble figure, slightly larger than life, stands on a low pedestal that keeps the scene on a human scale. Nearby benches invite a moment’s rest while the sound of water fills the air. The Liechtensteinstraße itself is lined with typical Viennese architecture, adding to the neighbourhood’s unassuming charm.