Schwendi Fountain

Lovely square especially if the weather is sunny. Unfortunately the water was missing from the fountain which was a bit of disappointment for us. It is very crowded area during the weekends. The channel next to the fountain was also almost empty.

Disappointing fountain, poorly maintained. A displeasing experience that could benefit from interventions to restore both its appearance and functionality.

Beautiful place, you can explore this place by walking or cycling

Schöner Brunnen mit der Statue eines berühmten Generals. Das ganze Umfeld ist einfach nur zauberhaft!

Historic fountain rebuilt after World War II. This is in the centre near the Old Custom House. It is decorated with the statue of Lord Schwendi

Many have said it’s small and easy to miss but I would disagree. Beautiful even without water when when visited.

Installed in 1898, this fountain is surmounted by a bronze statue of Auguste Bartholdi representing Lazarus of Schwendi (1522-1583).
Demolished in 1940, the fountain was rebuilt after the war with a smaller basin and oriented differently, to accommodate the statue again on the Place de l'Ancienne Douane.

Warlord in the service of Emperor Maximilian II between 1564 and 1568, Lazarus of Schwendi left to fight the Turks in Hungary from where he allegedly brought back the Tokay grape variety. Auguste Bartholdi was inspired by this legend to brandish a vine cep to his statue of Schwendi.

Nice fountain in a great location. However as many others have stated, it is rather small and very easy to miss. I, myself had walked right by it and turned back around to see it.