Attraction · Barcelona · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in Barcelona

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is an attraction in Barcelona, Catalonia. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 17 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 130 m you'll find a water point, a public toilet and a bench.

Directions in Google Maps

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The story

Audio tour · Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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You're standing at the Font Màgica, Barcelona's Magic Fountain. You're at the foot of Montjuïc hill, at the head of Avinguda de Maria Cristina. Look up along the steps and terraces. At the top sits the Palau Nacional, home to the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Turn around and you'll see Plaça d'Espanya further down.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Apr 01-May 31: Fr,Sa 21:00-22:00; Jun 01-Sep 30: We-Su 21:30-22:30; Oct 01-31: Th-Sa 21:00-22:00; Nov 01-Jan 06,Mar 01-31: Th-Sa 20:00-21:00; PH off

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 17 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Palau Güell · 2.1 km

Photo: Thomas Ledl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

La Rambla · 2.1 km

Photo: Ralf Roletschek · Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Cathedral of Santa Eulalia · 2.5 km

Photo: Fernando · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Palau de la Música Catalana · 2.7 km

Photo: Doomuu · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Picasso Museum · 2.9 km

Photo: Pere López · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently asked questions

When is Magic Fountain of Montjuïc open?

Apr 01-May 31: Fr,Sa 21:00-22:00; Jun 01-Sep 30: We-Su 21:30-22:30; Oct 01-31: Th-Sa 21:00-22:00; Nov 01-Jan 06,Mar 01-31: Th-Sa 20:00-21:00; PH off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 60 m and a public toilet at 90 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.