Wine From A Fountain

Wine From A Fountain. On New Year's Day, the Dreizackbrunnen fountain in Basel mysteriously dispenses wine instead of water for one day, a tradition that has b…

Location: Dreizackbrunnen, Basel, Switzerland

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Category: weird

On New Year's Day, the Dreizackbrunnen fountain in Basel mysteriously dispenses wine instead of water for one day, a tradition that has been going on for years. The Zunftmeister, supported by his family, toasts to the new year with a cup of Hypokras, a spicy wine. This bizarre custom attracts a large crowd and is even covered by local television.

Source: Aadringgete 2011 E.E. Zunft zum Goldenen Stern

Wine From A Fountain — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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