Bismarcksäule

The 19-meter stone tower features a quadratic base with half-columns at the corners and displays the Bismarck family coat of arms beneath an eagle.

The German Student Association funded the construction of this memorial tower between 1901 and 1903 to honor Chancellor Otto von Bismarck after his death.

The tower served as a ceremonial fire beacon, with its bowl lit during national celebrations until 1917 to maintain German cultural traditions.

The tower stands on Hammelsberg hill, surrounded by oak trees, with a ground-level fire place replacing the original fire bowl at the top.

This structure became the prototype for 47 identical Bismarck towers across Germany, all following architect Wilhelm Kreis's winning design pattern.

Location: Reinbek

Inception: 1903

Architects: Wilhelm Kreis

Height: 19 m

Made from material: stone

Address: Sachsenwaldstraße

GPS coordinates: 53.53020,10.29310

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:39