Bismarck Tower, Memorial tower in Stuttgart, Germany
The Bismarck Tower is a sandstone structure built on Gähkopf hill that rises about 20 meters above the surrounding landscape. A staircase of roughly 92 steps winds up inside to an observation platform where visitors can look out over Stuttgart and the green hills beyond.
The tower was commissioned in 1904 by students from a technical college to honor a Prussian statesman. Its construction followed design principles that had been set in competitions during the late 1800s.
The tower stands as one of many commemorative structures built across Germany to honor a 19th-century political leader. Visitors can experience how such monuments shaped local and national memory over generations.
The tower is open during daytime hours for visitors who want to climb the stairs and reach the viewing platform overlooking the city. The location sits on a hilltop with open views, so wear sturdy shoes and allow time for the climb.
The tower belongs to a small group of surviving structures of this type from the early 1900s. The Gähkopf location offers visitors a less-visited vantage point on the city compared to more popular viewpoints.
Location: Stuttgart
Architects: Wilhelm Kreis
Height: 20 m
Made from material: sandstone
Website: https://stuttgart-tourist.de/a-bismarckturm-stuttgart
GPS coordinates: 48.79360,9.16139
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42
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