Everything You Want To Know About Barcelona’s Magic Fountains

If you are looking for wheelchair accessible activities in Barcelona, you will be happy to know that the city is considered to be one of Europe’s most accessible destinations. With accessible public transport, adapted and flat streets, and hardly any cobblestones, Barcelona makes exploring its top attractions possible for wheelchair users.

One of the city’s iconic and fully accessible highlights is the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. This spectacular water and light show attracts over 2.5 million visitors every year. It is a magical experience, and some even refer to it as ‘fireworks with water’. Certainly, a must-see when you are visiting Barcelona! And the best thing of it all: the show is completely free.

Reopened in September 2025

Due to the strict drought limitations in Catalonia in early 2022, the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc had been closed for three years. After this long period without operation, the fountain was fully renovated and reopened to the public on September 24, 2025, during the La Mercè festivities.

The installation now features a modern, more sustainable system and has improved LED lighting and brand-new controls, allowing visitors to enjoy its impressive light-and-water shows.

Location of the Magic Fountain in Barcelona

The Magic Fountains Barcelona is the hub of a complex of fountains, cascades, and pools along Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina in the Montjuïc district of Barcelona. It is located below the Palau Nacional and near the Plaça d’Espanya.

Like most of the surrounding constructions, the famous Catalan architect Carles Buigas built the fountain in honor of the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. He constructed it in the place where the Four Columns used to be, which represented the Catalanism movement. The Spanish Civil War destroyed them in 1928. Luckily these were rebuilt in 2010, just a few meters away from their initial place.

How to Get to the Magic Fountain

Now that you know a little bit more about the fountain and its location, how do you get there? The Magic Fountain is easily accessible by public transport. We advise you to take the bus to Plaza Espanya and from there you have to take the street from Plaça d’Espanya towards the Palau Nacional: the Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina. Good to know is that all buses in Barcelona are wheelchair accessible.

When you get to the stairs, make a right and then you will find the wheelchair accessible route in front of the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion (see pictures). This step-free path leads you to the Magic Fountain.

Another possibility is to pre-book an accessible transfer. This option allows you to choose your departure/return point and reduces the walking/rolling distance. If this is something you’re interested in, feel free to contact us for more information!

Combining Your Visit wih the MNAC

If you wish to visit the MNAC museum as well since it is close by, please know that there is no step-free access from the museum to the magic fountains or the other way around. Instead, you will have to take bus 55, which is wheelchair accessible via a fold-out ramp.

• From the Magic Fountain to the MNAC: França Xica – Grases to Museu Nacional – Museu Etnològic (direction Parc de Montjuïc)
• From the MNAC to the Magic Fountain: Museu Nacional – Museu Etnològic to Tamarit – Lleida (direction Pl. Urquinaona)

The alternative to the bus is to take an accessible taxi, or make a (st)roll of about 20 minutes.

Curious about how public transport works in Barcelona? Find out more about its accessibility here.

Accessible Toilets Near the Magic Fountain

While you enjoy the fountain area, you can also find an accessible toilet nearby. Want to know the exact location of this accessible toilet? With our newest app, accessaloo, you can find the exact location of this accessible toilet and many more. Download the app in the App Store or get it on Google Play.