The Holzmarktbrunnen , also known as the Oskar Winter fountain, is a beautifully crafted fountain in the centre of Holzmarkt public square. The whole fountain sits on a raised platform, with steps leading up to the fountain. The centrepiece of the fountain is a miniature sculpture of a blacksmith by the name of Oskar Winter, The sculpture and fountain is topped by an elaborate, almost Art Nouveau like balustrade. Make the time to see thing fountain if in Hanover.

Beautiful place at the Oscar Winter fountain in the old town in the heart of Hanover. For the 100th anniversary of Oskar Winter and Wilhelm Meier's hardware wholesaler on June 7, 1896, they had the magnificent fountain built in the old town of Hanover. He was supposed to advertise their business at the Holzmarkt. Hanoverians simply call the richly decorated water feature on the walk-in granite base in front of the Leibnizhaus the “wishing well”: a large ring is incorporated into the wrought iron grille around the massive natural stone basin, which is said to make every wish come true when you turn it. Source Hannover.de

A very artistic fountain in the small old town of Hanover. The city's website says: "It is thanks to Oskar Winter's business acumen that the old town of Hanover can now boast one of the most beautiful and most photographed fountains in the Lower Saxony state capital. The clever merchant wanted to celebrate the hardware wholesaler's 100th anniversary , which he ran together with Wilhelm Meier, donated a fountain. The water feature directly in front of the shop on Holzmarkt was intended to advertise his own company - and, at the same time, to create a small monument to himself. So in 1895, Oskar Winter had a competition announced for the design of the fountain. 35 works were then submitted and presented in an exhibition at the Kestner Museum. The winning design was realized as a joint work by several artists: the construction of the fountain was carried out according to the plans of the Hanoverian architect Otto Lüer."

A really beautiful fountain in front of a beautiful house - the Leibnizhaus in Hanover. And this is how it works with the wish: Stand in front of it, with your back to the fountain, close your eyes, make a wish and throw a coin over your shoulder. If the coin lands in the upper basin, your wish will come true ;-)

It is at the middle of the road and yep house around that place is ancient

The twist with the lucky ring... The fountain, also known as the Holzmarktbrunnen, is a wonderful meeting place in the old town in summer. During the Christmas market it stands in the middle of around 50 fir trees in the wishing well forest. Whether in summer or winter, if you want to have a wish come true, turn the small bronze ring on the west side of the fountain completely in your position.

The fountain was donated by Oskar Winter to mark the 100th anniversary of his hardware wholesaler. However, the bronze figure is not original.

Nice fountain located in front of the Leibnizhaus. It's a reconstructed version of the old fountain that was paid by Oscar Winter to promote his company's iron goods. Around the fountain there are many beautiful old historical buidings.

(Translated by Google) It is a "fountain". The name is derived from the fact that the water jumps here. And indeed: it jumps. This means that a central feature of my check is fulfilled. Grist to the mill of the 5-star rating, the well-tempered water and the well-thought-out acoustics of the falling water. Not a straight face remains. The statue, which distracts unnecessarily from the water temperature and the acoustics, pushes itself into the foreground, bullying and demanding applause, is disturbing for me. Doesn't work at all. Because in a fountain, the water should be the star! (Original) Es handelt sich hierbei um einen "Springbrunnen". Der Name leitet sich durch die Tatsache ab, dass das Wasser hier springt. Und tatsächlich: es springt. Somit ist ein zentrales Merkmal meines Checks erfüllt. Wasser auf die Mühlen der 5-Sterne-Bewertung zudem das wohl temperierte Wasser sowie die gut ausgetüftelte Akustik des fallenden Wassers. Da bleibt kein Auge trocken. Störend ist für meine Begriffe die Statue, die von der Wassertemperatur und der Akustik nur unnötig ablenkt und sich mobbend und Beifall heischend in den Vordergrund drängelt. Geht gar nicht. Denn bei einem Springbrunnen sollte das Wasser der Star sein!

Am Oskar-Winter-Brunnen befindet sich im Gitter eingefasst ein ca. handgroßer Messing(?)ring, der sich drehen lässt. Es handelt sich um einen Wunschring, einmal gedreht, muß man sich in Gedanken etwas wünschen, welches dann in Erfüllung geht. Ein schöner Glaube! Dieser Ring war mal in der Vergangenheit lange verschwunden, da er mit Farbe überstrichen war. Nun ist er wieder da und ich drehen ihn bei jedem Besuch. 🍀

(Translated by Google) A very nice ironwork, on site you can turn a natural brass ring and make a wish. It worked for me;) (Original) Eine sehr schöne Schmiedearbeit, vor Ort kann man einen natlosen Messingring drehen und sich etwas wünschen. Bei mir hats funktioniert ;)

(Translated by Google) Good craftsmanship. Always come here to wish me something. I give three stars, because so far not a wish has been fulfilled. 😭 Conclusion: I am probably too superstitious. If you liked the review, please click on the "Like" button. Thank you very much. (Original) Gute handwerkliche Ausführung. Komme immer wieder gerne hierher, um mir etwas zu wünschen. Drei Sterne gebe ich, weil bisher nicht ein Wunsch sich erfüllt hat. 😭 Fazit: Ich bin wohl zu abergläubisch. Falls Ihnen die Rezension gefallen hat klicken Sie bitte auf den "Gefällt mir" Button. Dankeschön.

It was located near by Hannover Marktkirche, a small quiet square with a small monument, and not too much traffic vehicles in the city.

(Translated by Google) I visited the medieval Christmas market. I thought it was great. (Original) Ich habe den mittelalterlichen Weihnachtsmarkt besucht. Ich fand es klasse.

(Translated by Google) The wishing well ... <3 days ago was only there to wish. Very nice to look at, but only works to a limited extent: / (Original) Der Wunschbrunnen... <3 vor 3 tagen erst dort gewesen um zu wünschen. Sehr schön anzusehen, funktioniert aber nur bedingt :/

(Translated by Google) Simply very nice place😉 (Original) Einfach sehr schönes Ort😉

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Интересно

(Translated by Google) Very nice fountain in a suitable setting (Original) Sehr schöner Brunnen in einer passenden Umgebung

Best place to be.

Schon gelegen in Mitte der Altstadt und verschiedene Blickwinkel. Fachwerkhäuser die um den Brunnen herum zu bestaunen sind.Meisterleistungen alter Handwerkskunst.Blick auf die Marktkirche die sich 80 Meter weiter befindet.

(Translated by Google) Great place in the center of the state capital Comfortably central and the old town in sight (Original) Super Platz im Zentrum der Landeshauptstadt Gemütlich zentral und die Altstadt vor Augen

(Translated by Google) Nice place, nice museum nearby and nice atmosphere in the old town! (Original) Schöner Ort, schönes Museum in der Nähe und schöne Atmosphäre in der Altstadt!

(Translated by Google) Wishing well (Original) Wunschbrunnen

(Translated by Google) Nice fountain, unfortunately fenced (Original) Schöner Brunnen, leider eingezäunt

(Translated by Google) It was nice there (Original) War schön dort

(Translated by Google) This place is beautiful, but closed. This place is beautiful, but closed. Dieser Platz ist schön, aber geschlossen. (Original) Это место красивое, но закрытое. This place is beautiful, but closed. Dieser Platz ist schön, aber geschlossen.

(Translated by Google) The wishing well on the wood market in front of the Leibnizhaus creates a picturesque ambience. The desire power is attributed to the "wish ring", which is located in the wrought iron grille. You probably have to repeat the request several times and turn the ring with fervor, otherwise it won't work fun (Original) Der Wunschbrunnen am Holzmarkt vor dem Leibnizhaus bewirkt ein malerisches Ambiente. Die Wunschkraft wird dem "Wunschring", der sich in dem schiedeeisernen Gitter befindet, zugeschrieben. Man muss den Wunsch wahrscheinlich mehrfach wiederholen und mit Inbrunst den Ring drehen, sonst funzt es nicht🙂

(Translated by Google) A beautiful fountain. (Original) Ein schöner Brunnen.

(Translated by Google) Nice photo spot in the heart of Hanover (Original) Schöner Fotospot im Herzen von Hannover

(Translated by Google) There are Hanoverians who don't even know Hanover. We also have beautiful sights such as B. The Oskar Winter Fountain, the old town, the market church, town hall, museums, Herrenhausen gardens, Maschsee, eilenriede and and. You just have to take your time to look at the beautiful things (Original) Es gibt Hannoveraner, die kennen Hannover nicht mal. Dabei haben wir auch schöne Sehenswürdigkeiten wie z. B. Den Oskar Winter Brunnen, die Altstadt, die Markt Kirche, Rathaus, Museen, herrenhäuser Gärten, Maschsee, eilenriede und und. Man muss sich nur mal Zeit nehmen um die schönen Dinge zu betrachten.👍

(Translated by Google) Very nice fountain, all around loud historic houses! (Original) Sehr schöner Brunnen, rundum lauter historische Häuser!

(Translated by Google) The monument by itself is not too much, but it is well decorated, there is a legend that if you turn a ring and make a request, it takes place. (Original) O monumento por si só não é nada demais, mas é bem decorado, há uma lenda de que se você rodar uma argola e fizer um pedido, ele se realiza.

(Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) 美麗

(Translated by Google) Turn the brass ring and express a beautiful desire ... who knows if it does not come true! (Original) Girate l'anello d'ottone ed esprimete un bel desiderio... chissà che non si avveri!

(Translated by Google) The fountain is beautiful, but the grating around it spoils the perception a little. (Original) Фонтан красивый, но решетка вокруг несколько портит восприятие.