Schreckensturm, Medieval defensive tower in Quedlinburg, Germany.
The Schreckensturm features thick stone walls and an elevated position that provided strategic surveillance capabilities across the surrounding Quedlinburg landscape.
Built during the Middle Ages, this defensive structure formed an essential part of Quedlinburg's fortification system, protecting the town from external threats.
The tower represents medieval military architecture and defense strategies, reflecting the engineering knowledge and construction techniques of German craftsmen.
Modern visitors can book accommodation inside the tower, which has been transformed into holiday apartments while maintaining its historical exterior structure.
From its position within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Quedlinburg, the tower connects to a network of medieval structures spanning 1,200 years of history.
Location: Quedlinburg
GPS coordinates: 51.79280,11.14140
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:26
St. Aegidii
119 m
Goldstraße 25 (Quedlinburg)
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Goldstraße 18 (Quedlinburg)
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Goldstraße 6
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Goldstraße 7 (Quedlinburg)
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Goldstraße 8
35 m
Neuendorf 20
56 m
Goldstraße 15 (Quedlinburg)
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Heidfeldstraße 2/3
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Goldstraße 4
64 m
Wallstraße 29
93 m
Goldstraße 2
77 m
Neuendorf 28a (Quedlinburg)
81 m
Steinholzstraße 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
100 m
Neuendorf 12 (Quedlinburg)
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Neuendorf 22, 23 (Quedlinburg)
29 m
Neuendorf 15 (Quedlinburg)
81 m
Neuendorf 21 (Quedlinburg)
45 m
Neuendorf 16 (Quedlinburg)
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Wallstraße 23
114 m
Kramerstraße 10
106 m
Bornstraße 6 (Quedlinburg)
122 m
Bornstraße 5 (Quedlinburg)
118 m
Neuendorf 11 (Quedlinburg)
114 m
Neuendorf 10 (Quedlinburg)
123 m
Kramerstraße 9 (Quedlinburg)
104 m
Kramerstraße 7 (Quedlinburg)
97 m
Kramerstraße 11 (Quedlinburg)
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