Bismarck Tower

The Bismarck Tower is a stone observation tower in Itzehoe that stands about 18 meters high and serves as both a memorial and public viewpoint. From its different levels, visitors can look out over the city and the surrounding Schleswig-Holstein countryside.

The tower was built as part of a nationwide campaign to honor the first German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and commemorate the country's unification. This movement to create Bismarck memorials spanned several decades and made such structures common symbols throughout Germany.

The tower is named after Otto von Bismarck and symbolizes the German unification movement of the 19th century. Today locals and visitors recognize it as a landmark that commemorates a defining era in German history.

The tower is open for visitors to enter and offers views across Itzehoe from several viewing platforms. The internal stairs allow you to climb through the different levels and enjoy various perspectives of the surroundings.

The architecture follows a design pattern developed by Wilhelm Kreis that later became standard for many Bismarck towers across Germany. This recognizable style makes the tower a typical example of this nationwide memorial movement.

Location: Itzehoe

Architects: Wilhelm Kreis

Height: 18 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Inscription: Bismarck

Made from material: stone

Address: Itzehoer Stadtforst

Website: https://bismarckturm-itzehoe.de

GPS coordinates: 53.93610,9.54378

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21