Bischofsturm

Bischofsturm is an archaeological site beneath Domplatz featuring the remains of a round medieval stone foundation. The museum above ground displays finds and shows through plans and illustrations what the original building looked like and what role it played in the city.

The tower was built in the 12th century and stood at the edge of the city's medieval center. It was rediscovered in the 1960s during excavation work, which showed how important this location was to early Hamburg.

The name refers to a bishop, showing how important the church was to the medieval city. Visitors see objects and explanations that show how people lived back then and where their buildings stood.

The excavation site lies below street level and is accessible through the museum located near Domplatz. Plan time for a walk through and check opening times before your visit.

The foundation is one of Hamburg's oldest surviving stone structures and shows the city was already larger and more complex in the Middle Ages than previously thought. This discovery helped historians completely reunderstand life in the early medieval city.