Trickling secrets. That’s how the Rieselbrunnen in Hamburg whispers its story. Located on the grounds of the Stadtteilschule Horn, this stainless steel sculpture by Klaus-Jürgen Luckey isn’t just visually striking. It’s a conversation starter, a “communication center,” as its full name suggests: Rieselbrunnen mit Kommunikationszentrum. The Rieselbrunnen, created in 1975 as part of the “Art in Construction” program, was purchased by the city of Hamburg. Its design is simple yet elegant. A stele rises, punctuated by a spherical bulge midway. The elements of the stele are slightly offset, creating gaps. Through these, water once trickled, giving the sculpture its name – “Rieselbrunnen” meaning “trickle fountain.” Imagine the gentle sound of water flowing down the steel, a soothing backdrop to the bustling school life around it. Sadly, the water no longer flows. But the Rieselbrunnen still stands, a silent testament to Luckey’s vision and a unique landmark in Hamburg-Horn. Look closely at its form, the way the steel catches the light. It continues to spark conversations, even without the trickle. The Rieselbrunnen remains a meeting point, a place for quiet contemplation amid the energy of the school.
Allerheiligen Kirche
Hidden within Hamburg’s Neugraben-Fischbek district lies the Allerheiligen Kirche. It serves as a spiritual home for Ukrainian immigrants. The Allerheiligen