Brunnen

Brunnen is the German word for a fountain or well. As a place name, the term is commonly used for locations associated with springs or water sources, and it appears in several German-speaking regions.

The best-known use is Brunnen, a municipality in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. It lies on the southern shore of Lake Lucerne and forms part of the lake area. The town is oriented toward tourism and leisure, with a lakeside promenade, harbor facilities, and access to boat services on the lake. Its name recalls the historical presence of springs or wells in the surrounding landscape. The Rütli meadow, a site linked to Swiss founding legends, lies nearby, highlighting Brunnen's location in a historically significant lake region.

Beyond this, Brunnen is a toponym in other German-speaking areas, used for towns and features that originated around a water source. In general, the word denotes fountains, wells, or springs.

See also: Brunnen (disambiguation).