Opera Fountain

A sculptural mosaic fountain from 1966 on Offenbachplatz in front of the opera – a colourful work of post-war modernism.

Art City centre

The Opera Fountain on Offenbachplatz in front of the Cologne Opera was inaugurated in 1966. The sculptural mosaic fountain forms the artistic centrepiece of the theatre square.

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

At a glance

Inaugurated: 1966
Artist: Jürgen Hans Grümmer
Location: Offenbachplatz, in front of the opera
Material: reinforced concrete with ceramic and glass mosaics

Water, mosaic and light

The Cologne artist Jürgen Hans Grümmer designed the round fountain with colourful ceramic and glass mosaics, once lit by underwater spotlights. A tall jet forms the centre, while further nozzles spray the water in a wreath. The Opera Fountain is an important example of the square and fountain art of post-war modernism.