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Bismarckturm, Memorial tower on Sinnberg hill in Bad Kissingen, Germany.

The Bismarckturm is a stone structure with a twelve-sided design on Sinnberg hill in Bad Kissingen, rising 17.4 meters above the ground. The entrance shows the Bismarck coat of arms carved into its distinctive exterior.

Construction started in 1914 but was halted by World War I and remained incomplete for many decades. The tower finally opened to visitors in 1986 following major restoration work.

The tower stands as a reminder of Otto von Bismarck, who came to Bad Kissingen as a spa visitor and spent time enjoying the local waters. His connection to the town is part of how locals and visitors understand the region's past.

The climb to the observation platform involves 86 steps and is accessible from Easter through mid-October. The best time to visit depends on the weather, with spring and autumn offering pleasant conditions for the ascent.

The tower's walls reach up to 90 centimeters in thickness, combining a granite exterior with brick construction inside. This dual-material approach gives the building both structural strength and visual warmth.

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Location
Architects
Wilhelm Kreis
Height
17.4 m
Made from material
stone
Address
Am Sinnberg
GPS coordinates
50.21209,10.08966
Latest update
December 9, 2025 20:20
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