Ponto Brunnen: A Tranquil Oasis in Frankfurt's City Center
A serene urban oasis in Frankfurt's financial district, the Ponto Brunnen offers a tranquil escape with its shimmering mosaics, cascading water, and monumental granite, honoring Jürgen Ponto's legacy.
The Ponto Brunnen, located on Jürgen-Ponto-Platz in Frankfurt's Innenstadt I district, offers a moment of serenity amidst the city's bustling financial center. Designed by sculptor Heinz Mack and architects Apel, Becker, and Beckert, the fountain was inaugurated in 1980. It features three distinct elements: a central mosaic-covered disc with a thin film of water creating a shimmering effect, a multi-layered wall with water cascading down nine meters, and a monumental granite wedge. The fountain is a memorial to Jürgen Ponto, the former chairman of Dresdner Bank, who was assassinated in 1977. The plaza and fountain create a harmonious space, using high-quality materials and geometric designs that extend into the adjacent Silver Tower, now home to Deutsche Bahn.
A brief summary to Ponto Brunnen
- Jürgen-Ponto-Platz, Frankfurt, Innenstadt I, 60547, DE
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit during midday for the best sunlight on the silver mosaic, creating a dazzling, reflective display.
- Take a moment to sit on the granite wedge and observe the contrast between the fountain's tranquility and the surrounding Bahnhofsviertel's energy.
- Explore the nearby Kaiserstraße for shopping and dining options after visiting the fountain.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Ponto Brunnen is easily accessible via public transport. Take the U-Bahn lines U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, or U8 to the Willy-Brandt-Platz station. From there, it's a short walk of approximately 5 minutes. Alternatively, take tram lines 11 or 12 to the Willy-Brandt-Platz stop. From the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (central station), it's about a 10-minute walk. Follow Kaiserstraße away from the station, turn left onto Weserstraße, and the Jürgen-Ponto-Platz will be on your left.
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Walking
From Willy-Brandt-Platz, walk approximately 150 meters towards Gallusanlage, then turn right onto Gallusanlage. After another 150 meters, turn left onto Neckarstraße. Walk past the DB building at Gallusanlage 8, and the Silver Tower and Jürgen-Ponto-Platz will be on your right, about 100 meters further along. From the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (central station), exit the main entrance, cross the square in front of the station, and continue straight along Kaiserstraße. After about 450 meters, turn left onto Weserstraße. The Silver Tower and Jürgen-Ponto-Platz will be directly ahead.
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