Sender Thurnau

Sender Thurnau is a broadcasting tower in Upper Franconia that transmits medium wave radio signals for Deutschlandfunk across the region. The structure consists of a tall steel construction equipped with antennas designed to distribute radio programming to listeners throughout the area.

The facility was established to improve radio broadcasting coverage across Upper Franconia and represents part of Germany's communication network. It reflects the technological development of regional broadcasting infrastructure over decades.

Sender Thurnau contributes to information dissemination across the region, enabling radio programming that connects communities throughout Upper Franconia and beyond.

The tower cannot be entered due to its operational safety requirements, but it can be viewed from several locations around Thurnau. The best views are available from areas with clear sightlines to the tower structure.

The tower uses medium wave transmission, an older broadcasting method that still provides reliable coverage across the region today. This technology allows listeners to receive the signal with basic radio equipment.

Location: Thurnau

GPS coordinates: 49.98745,11.37670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43