Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen

Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen (Denmark)

The Gefion Fountain is a large fountain on the harbourfront in Copenhagen Denmark. It features a large-scale group of oxen pulling a plow and being driven by the Norse goddess Gefjon. It is located in the Nordre Toldbod area next to Kastellet and immediately south of Langelinie. The fountain was donated to the city of Copenhagen by the Carlsberg Foundation on the occasion of the brewerys 50-year anniversary. It was originally supposed to be located in the main town square outside the city hall.