Thüringer Warte, Observation tower in Ludwigsstadt, Germany.
The Thüringer Warte rises 26.5 meters high on the Ratzenberg mountain at 678 meters above sea level, constructed entirely of steel materials.
Construction of this steel structure began in April 1963, with a total cost of 113,000 German marks, marking a significant investment in local tourism.
The observation platform features a permanent exhibition documenting the history of the inner German border, which divided the nation until 1990.
Visitors can access the tower daily between April and October from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, reaching it through a 30-minute hike from Ludwigsstadt.
Located just 200 meters from the Thuringian border, the tower served as a viewing point into East Germany during the Cold War period.
Location: Ludwigsstadt
Inception: January 1, 1963
Opening Hours: abril-octubre: Lunes-Domingo 08:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 50.51862,11.35123
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:04
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