Bismarck Tower

Bismarck Tower is a stone structure standing on Kummelberg mountain near Bad Lauterberg, rising above the surrounding landscape. From the top, visitors look out toward the Harz mountains and the valleys below.

The structure was built in the early 1900s as a viewing tower for the growing mountain region. Since its completion, it has marked the landscape and served as a landmark for hikers.

The structure features a bronze relief of Otto von Bismarck from the Gladenbeck foundry in Berlin-Friedrichshagen, positioned above the entrance at mid-height.

To reach the viewing platform, visitors must climb a series of steps and then use a narrow spiral staircase. The tower is accessible during the opening hours of the adjacent forest lodge.

The structure displays a cast metal portrait relief of a historical political figure on its facade. For hikers in the Harz region, this location is an established stamp point in the regional hiking system.

Location: Bad Lauterberg im Harz

Inception: April 10, 1904

Official opening: July 19, 1904

Height: 15 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 51.64080,10.47230

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20