The Sulzgrieser Brunnen shines in new splendor after traffic accident

The Sulzgrieser Brunnen shines in new splendor after traffic accident

repair of the Sulzgrieser Brunnens

The Sulzgrieser Brunnen, a historical landmark in Esslingen, recently received a new pool. This measure was necessary after the old cast iron trough was badly damaged in a traffic accident in January 2023. A car had crashed into the fountain, which led to the trough could no longer be repaired.

new design for the fountain

In order to give the fountain a fresh look, the city coat of arms of Esslingen was used when designing the new pool. Previously, attempt was made to obtain the pattern of the old trough using a 3D laser scanning process. However, the result turned out to be too indistinct to make a suitable cast shape.

financing and time frame of the renovation

The repair of the fountain not only required the form for the cast, but also the preparation of the space and the repair of a drain pipe also damaged by the accident. This work took some time. In total, the city invested around 20,000 euros in the new pool, which is now back in operation and ripples.

history of the Sulzgrieser Brunnens

The Sulzgrieser Brunnen has a long story that goes back to the 1880s. It is fed with water from the source in the Rüderner "Paradise". The fountain is not only a decorative element, but also part of the cultural heritage of Esslingen that brings together the community.

outlook on the future design

In the coming weeks, the fountain column will also be freshly painted to round off the overall picture. With these measures, the renewal of the Sulzgrieser Brunnen is almost completely complete. The project shows how important it is to maintain historical monuments and make them accessible to future generations.