Marktbrunnen

The Marktbrunnen stands in the heart of Volkach’s old town, a small town in Lower Austria known for its well-preserved medieval centre. It occupies the middle of the market square, surrounded by historic buildings and narrow lanes. The square has long been the town’s commercial heart, with shops and the town hall close by. The first well on this spot appeared in 1488, built by Philipp Höhenstein from Schweinfurt. Over the centuries the fountain has been repaired and reshaped, most notably in 1720 and again in 1892.

The fountain’s present form is an eight-sided stone basin with a projecting rim. A four-nozzle shaft rises from the basin’s centre, topped by a statue of the Immaculate Conception. The town hall, built in 1544, overlooks the square, linking the fountain to the town’s civic life. Beneath the paving lie the remains of earlier buildings, recognised as archaeological remains. The fountain is listed by the Bavarian heritage office as a protected monument.

Visitors find a quiet square framed by old houses and arcades. The octagonal basin and central statue stand out against the backdrop of the town hall. The surrounding streets lead to the town church and other historic landmarks. The ensemble of market square and fountain captures the town’s medieval character.