--- title: "Kütfelsen & Unitasquelle" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/kuetfelsen-unitasquelle" description: "The Unitas Spring is the oldest spring in Salzkotten. Its brine was once used for salt production and channeled through wooden—and later lead—pipes to the salt works. Above the spring stands the fountain house, built in 1554, which is now a designated historic landmark. Above the entrance, you can see the old salt workers’ coat of arms and the motto “Unita durant.”Rare halophytes such as sea aster, saltmarsh aster, salt rush, and salt trident have also been reintroduced on the Kütfelsen. The Kütfelsen and the well house are open to the public and are located right in the historic city center." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1190543/f7fdd804c05a7c39f28c36d46349b26e17c1e975331457db85584b7e8630242c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Kütfelsen & Unitasquelle ============================ - Fountain Kütfelsen und Unitasquelle \| Salzkotten Kütfelsen und Unitasquelle \| Salzkotten In the heart of downtown Salzkotten, directly behind City Hall, lies the Kütfelsen with the historic wellhouse of the Unitas Spring. This sinter mound, over three meters high, formed over many millennia through the deposition of brine. The oldest layers are estimated to be more than 15,000 years old. The Unitas Spring is the oldest spring in Salzkotten. Its brine was once used for salt production and channeled through wooden—and later lead—pipes to the salt works. Above the spring stands the fountain house, built in 1554, which is now a designated historic landmark. Above the entrance, you can see the old salt workers’ coat of arms and the motto “Unita durant.” Rare halophytes such as sea aster, saltmarsh aster, salt rush, and salt trident have also been reintroduced on the Kütfelsen. The Kütfelsen and the well house are open to the public and are located right in the historic city center. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Bus stop available Directions & Parking facilities The Kütfelsen with the fountain house is located in the center of Salzkotten directly behind the town hall. Read more License (master data) lokaler Redakteur This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Concert - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - Café - Restaurant - Restaurant - Accomodations - Hotel - Hotel - Guesthouse - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Tourist information - E-bike charging point - Farm shop - Tours 15.47 km - Regional hiking trail 52.42 km - Themed route 19.98 km - Regional bike tour Contact Auf den Küten 33154 Salzkotten