Bismarcksäule, Monument tower on Pariner Berg, Bad Schwartau, Germany
The Bismarcksäule is a stone tower standing on Pariner Berg with a square base and a viewing platform at its top. The structure was built from local fieldstones using traditional construction methods.
The structure dates from the early 1900s and was built to honor an important political figure. It was completed a few years after local citizens initiated the project.
The tower is named after a prominent historical figure and was built by local citizens as a memorial. Today it shows how important such monuments were for shaping local identity.
The viewing platform is reached via a spiral staircase and can be visited freely year-round. The location offers views of the surrounding landscape and is easily accessible on foot.
The tower was designed by a renowned local architect and shows his distinctive design principles. This makes it an example of regional architecture from the early 1900s.
Location: Bad Schwartau
Inception: September 28, 1902
Address: Pariner Berg
GPS coordinates: 53.94400,10.68150
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21
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