Bungsberg telecommunications tower

The Bungsberg telecommunications tower is a concrete structure in Schönwalde that rises from the highest elevation in Schleswig-Holstein. The construction has a cylindrical form that appears slender and imposing against the flat surrounding landscape.

The Federal German postal authority built this structure in the mid-1970s on a site where an earlier observation structure had previously stood. The new construction enabled more advanced transmission techniques and took over the broadcasting role for the entire region.

The tower stands as a defining landmark in the region and shapes how the local landscape is recognized from many directions. For residents and travelers crossing the Holstein Switzerland area, it serves as an unmistakable point of reference in the flat terrain.

The structure features observation areas at different heights offering views over the surrounding landscape and the Holstein Switzerland region. Visitors should check access conditions ahead of time, as opening hours vary and not all areas are always open to the public.

The location was not chosen by chance but rather takes advantage of the natural elevation of Bungsberg hill, which has been recognized as a high point for generations. This positioning enables particularly efficient signal transmission across the flat region.