--- title: Christophorus Fountain url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401654/christophorus-fountain.html" description: "Created in 1963 by Prof Hans Wimmer, Munich. The large basin symbolises Schärding's abundance of water, shipping, the electric current from the Inn power stations and the cold and warm water cures, but also the danger of flooding to which the town is constantly exposed." date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Christophorus Fountain Christophorus Fountain ======================== Schärding, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205614/61A4CE0D28D51ADD0364A5AE684F8B76BC382E852D6B70ACCCA57085588640C7/christophorusbrunnen.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Schärding Close copyright [ ![Christophorusbrunnen in Schärding: a historic-looking cityscape with colourful, picturesque buildings, flags and sculptures. There are people sitting at benches and tables on the central square. Bicycles are parked at the edge. The sky is bright blue, giving the place an inviting atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205614/61A4CE0D28D51ADD0364A5AE684F8B76BC382E852D6B70ACCCA57085588640C7/christophorusbrunnen.jpg "© Tourismusverband Schärding") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205614/61A4CE0D28D51ADD0364A5AE684F8B76BC382E852D6B70ACCCA57085588640C7/christophorusbrunnen.jpg) Oberer Stadtplatz 4780 Schärding [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oberer%20Stadtplatz%2C%204780%20Sch%C3%A4rding "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Oberer%20Stadtplatz%2C%204780%20Sch%C3%A4rding "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.456729641241651&lon=13.431386947631847&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Created in 1963 by Prof Hans Wimmer, Munich. The large basin symbolises Schärding's abundance of water, shipping, the electric current from the Inn power stations and the cold and warm water cures, but also the danger of flooding to which the town is constantly exposed. Built in 1963 by Prof. Hans Wimmer, Munich. The large basin symbolizes Schärding´s wealth of water, its navigation, the electricity derived from the Inn power plants, the warm and cold water cures but also the flood threat, the town has been repeatedly exposed to. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Christophorus Fountain** Oberer Stadtplatz 4780 Schärding Phone +43 7712 4300 - 0Show no. Fax machine +43 7712 4320 E-Mail [info@schaerding.info](#mailto) Web [www.schaerding.at](http://www.schaerding.at "New window") http://www.schaerding.at --- **Contact person** Tourismusverband Schärding Innbruckstraße 29 4780 Schärding Phone +43 7712 4300 - 0Show no. Fax machine +43 7712 4320 E-Mail [info@schaerding.info](#mailto) Web [www.schaerding.at](http://www.schaerding.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The St Christopher's Fountain can be visited every day. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The St Christopher's Fountain is located on the Upper Town Square in front of the Silberzeile. **Parking fees**Chargeable short-term parking zone € 2.20 for 2 hours [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information** The St Christopher's Fountain can be visited free of charge. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. In principle, this object is suitable for wheelchairs and no assistance is necessary. [To the website](http://www.schaerding.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")