The history of Tanzbrunnen Köln
In 1950, the architect Josef Op Gen Orth built a fountain in the complex with a walk-in rondel in the middle, which also serves as a dance floor - hence the name "Tanzbrunnen". With a diameter of almost 55 metres, the fountain covers a water surface area of around 2,000 m².
For the 1957 Federal Garden Show, Professor Frei Otto developed the star wave tent as one of his first tent roof constructions (a few years later, he also created the world-famous roof construction of the Munich Olympic Stadium). The construction, which was bold for the time, spanned the circular area of the Tanzbrunnen and parts of the open spaces. "Dancing under the starry wave tent" became a well-known motto. The grounds and the fountain were completely renovated for the Federal Garden Show in 1971 and have been continually added to and restored ever since.
Overview of conference rooms
Useful Information
Gastronomy and Hospitality
Would you like to use the Tanzbrunnen stage for a company party or a large event? We create culinary delicacies to suit the occasion and create tasty delights to suit your ideas. At the highest level. And highly innovative.
Our partner at the Tanzbrunnen Köln
Koelncongress Gastronomie GmbH
Management
Marko Drmic
Phone: +49 171 818 73 24
Fax: +49 221 284-8655
m.drmic@koelncongress-gastro.de
Ioana Hrisca
Phone: +49 221 284-7675
Fax: +49 221 284-8655
i.hrisca@koelncongress-gastro.de
Awards
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Sustainability
Food & Beverage
Vegan dishes
Seasonal and regional products
Cooling concepts in the kitchen
Vegetarian dishes
First in first out-principle
Distance
The cathedral and main railway station are 3.4 km away from the Tanzbrunnen and can be reached by car in about 10 minutes, by S-Bahn (including footpath) in 20 minutes and on foot in 20 minutes.
Contact person
Ms. Silke Hoffmann
Author