Bismarckturm Tübingen, Observation tower on Schlossberg hill in Tübingen, Germany
The 16-meter tall stone tower features a viewing platform accessible by 63 internal steps, providing views over the Neckar valley and Ammertal region.
German students initiated the tower's construction in 1898 after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's death, completing the structure on December 7, 1907.
Local students raised 20,000 Reichsmark of the total 23,000 construction cost, demonstrating the strong connection between academia and the monument.
The Tübinger Turmfreunde association manages the tower access, with current opening hours published through local press and their website.
The structure underwent restoration in 1999 following a private donation, leading to the removal of its original fire bowl and installation of educational panels.
Location: Tübingen
GPS coordinates: 48.51375,9.03431
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:06
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