Palm Sunday (Decotag)
Community gathers to view the beginning of the decoration period
~8:00
Bieberbach Easter Fountain
Osterbrunnen Bieberbach
Egloffstein, Germany
Mar 28 - Apr 19, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each Easter, the Bavarian village of Bieberbach decorates its public fountain with thousands of hand-painted eggshells, more than eleven thousand in all, making it one of the largest such displays in the world. This Osterbrunnen tradition of Franconian Switzerland honors water as life-giving and celebrates the renewal of spring.
Key moments
Day 1 · Mar 28
Day 9 · Apr 5
Easter Sunday
Visitors see the fountain at its most elaborate, surrounded by local festivities
~10:00
Where it happens
Osterbrunnen (Dorfplatz Bieberbach)
Egloffstein, Germany
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Respect local boundaries
Modest attire respecting church and local sensibilities
Ask before close-up photos
Observe the fountain quietly and respectfully. Do not touch or remove eggs. If joining loca...
Keep the visit respectful
Treat decorations respectfully; the eggs symbolize Easter blessings and water’s life-giving...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Bieberbach Easter Fountain
Osterbrunnen Bieberbach
Egloffstein, Germany
Each Easter, the Bavarian village of Bieberbach decorates its public fountain with thousands of hand-painted eggshells, more than eleven thousand in all, making it one of the largest such displays in the world. This Osterbrunnen tradition of Franconian Switzerland honors water as life-giving and celebrates the renewal of spring.
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The story behind it
Osterbrunnen decorations in Franconian Switzerland honor water as life-giving and celebrate Easter’s renewal. The practice dates to the early 20th century in this region and merges Christian and pre-Christian customs of spring purification.
Key moments to know
Day 1Mar 28~8:00Expected
Palm Sunday (Decotag)
Community gathers to view the beginning of the decoration period
Day 9Apr 5~10:00Expected
Easter Sunday
Visitors see the fountain at its most elaborate, surrounded by local festivities
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Modest attire respecting church and local sensibilities
Ask before close-up photos
Observe the fountain quietly and respectfully. Do not touch or remove eggs. If joining local festivities, follo...
Keep the visit respectful
Treat decorations respectfully; the eggs symbolize Easter blessings and water’s life-giving role. Do not remove...
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Mar 28 - Apr 19, 2026
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City / Area
Egloffstein
Bavaria
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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