Jakobsberg Telecommunication Tower, Communication tower in Porta Westfalica, Germany
The Jakobsberg Telecommunication Tower rises 142 meters above the ground and features a spiral staircase leading to its observation deck.
Construction of the current tower took place from 1974 to 1978, replacing an earlier structure built in 1952 at the former Bismarck column location.
This concrete tower functions as a central communication point for television and radio broadcasting across the Porta Westfalica region of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Visitors can access the observation platform at 23.25 meters height during weekends, with Saturday hours from 12:00 to 18:00 and Sunday hours from 10:00 to 18:00.
The tower stands on Jakobsberg hill at 235.2 meters elevation, marking the westernmost summit of the Wesergebirge mountain range.
Location: Porta Westfalica
Height: 142 m
Made from material: concrete
Operator: Telekom
Opening Hours: Saturday 12:00-18:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: https://bismarckbund-porta.de
GPS coordinates: 52.24149,8.93643
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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