Wilzenberg Tower

Wilzenberg Tower is a steel observation structure built to reach above the surrounding forest and ridges. The platform sits at an elevation where visitors can see across the rolling countryside of North Rhine-Westphalia on clear days.

The tower was first built in 1889 as an early example of iron construction in Germany. A major reconstruction in 1989 extended the structure, reinforcing it and updating its design for continued use.

The tower serves as a gathering place where people from surrounding towns come to spend time outdoors together. Visitors experience a shared connection to the Sauerland landscape by standing where countless others have stood before them.

A marked walking path leads to the tower from a nearby parking area, and the route is manageable for most fitness levels. The walk takes around half an hour to an hour depending on your pace, and the path is wide enough for strollers.

The tower retains many of its original metal components from the 1800s despite being extended in modern times. This blend of old and new engineering makes it an unusual example of how observation tower design evolved over generations.

Location: Schmallenberg

Inception: January 1, 1889

GPS coordinates: 51.15357,8.33071

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42