Bismarck Tower

Bismarck Tower is an architectural monument in Gronau that rises on a three-step base made of basalt lava. The structure stands roughly 13 meters tall and features a rectangular iron fire bowl positioned at its top.

Student associations and civic organizations began construction around 1900, with the monument inaugurated on January 18, 1901. The tower was built according to a design concept that was implemented in multiple locations across the country during this period.

The tower displays a trachyte relief showing the Imperial Eagle and Bismarck's coat of arms on the Rhine-facing side. These symbols reflect the political meaning that its creators intended to convey through the structure.

The monument can be climbed from the inside using climbing irons that are accessible through a door on its side. The ascent gives visitors a chance to enjoy views from the top.

The structure was one of five implementations of a specific design concept for towers of this type across Germany. This repeated use of the same design shows how popular the concept was among those establishing such monuments.

Location: Bonn

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 50.71656,7.13857

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28