Atadösken, Water tower in Wuppertal, Germany
Atadösken is a water tower in Wuppertal featuring a square footprint and cubic form divided by vertical pilasters and horizontal bands running across its facade. The structure maintains a clean geometric design and continues to function as a water storage facility.
Built in 1927, the tower took its nickname from the Ata product made by Henkel, a sand and soda mixture sold in similarly shaped containers from a nearby facility. This link to local industry shaped how the neighborhood came to know the structure.
Locals know this structure by the affectionate name Atadösken, a nickname that stuck from the Ata product sold nearby, rather than calling it by its official designation.
The tower sits in the Uellendahl-Karternberg neighborhood and stands out clearly as a defined geometric form from the street. It is visible from public areas, and its clean lines are easiest to observe from ground level when viewing the facade.
The design was inspired by the distinctive containers of the Ata product, creating an unusual link between consumer packaging and water infrastructure. This playful reference to an everyday household item makes it a rare example of how commercial design influenced the architecture of functional municipal buildings.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
