Albrechtsbrunnen — Attraction in Vienna

The Albrechtsbrunnen is a fountain on the lower level of the Albertina museum. The fountain is named after Field Marshal Archduke Albrecht of Austria-Teschen, who at that time also lived in the Albertina.

The fountain is also known as Danubiusbrunnen for all the allegorical sculptures representing the main rivers of the then Austro-Hungarian Empire, including the River Danube from which the fountain takes it’s alternative name. Other rivers featured include Tisza , Mur , Salzach , March , Rába , Enns and Traun.

The fountain and sculptures are awe inspiring as it was intended to show off the power and size of Austria-Hungary. Oddly for a fountain. Water actually plays a small part of this structure. It’s more about the sculptures than a fountain. The fountain is well worth a look and easy to find if you’re planning on visiting the...

Crowded area with tourists but worth to see..

The fountain bears the name Albrechtsbrunnen, named for Archduke Albrecht (owner of that palais and the guy riding the horse in the statue on the plateau above the fountain).

Locals also refer to the location as the Danubiusbrunnen, because of the figure of Danubius at the centrepiece of the installation and the overarching...

The Albrechtsbrunnen , also known as Danubiusbrunnen is located in the heart of lovely Vienna. This historical masterpiece, has been made of 9 statues (one in the middle Danubius and Vindobona and four at each side), a fountain and the background building. A beautiful architecture which needs time to...