Bezirkshauptmannschaft, Zell am See

District Council Office, located on the Stadtplatz, was built before 1500, and at the time was owned by the Panichner family. In the 17th century, the Gothic building was the administrative centre for the rural judges. Between 1841 and 1848, the building was completely redesigned. In the 20th century, it came into the federal government's possession. The entrance hall is decorated with the Pinzgauer Municipality coat of arms. In front of the District Council Office was the Town Fountain, founded in 1855 by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau and removed in 1894 when the water pipes were constructed. It was brought back in 1954 with help of local donations. The fountain's side panels depict important historical events of Zell am See.