Fernsehturm Essen

Fernsehturm Essen is a concrete transmission tower in the Holsterhausen district with a slender cylindrical design that stands out against the sky. The structure rises 159 meters and shapes the visual landscape of this southwestern part of the city with its distinctive profile.

The tower was built by Deutsche Bundespost to improve regional broadcasting and support television transmission expansion. This project was part of the infrastructure modernization efforts that took place during Germany's reconstruction period.

This tower represents the technological progress of the Ruhr region, transitioning from industrial manufacturing to modern communications technology.

The tower is not open to the public and can only be viewed from the outside. The best viewing angles are from street level in the surrounding roads of the Holsterhausen district.

The structure belongs to the FMT 13 tower type series and operates at 95 meters above sea level, serving the entire Essen metropolitan area.

Location: Essen

Height: 159 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 51.44751,6.99665

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59