Klangturm, Observation tower in St. Pölten, Austria
The Klangturm rises 77 meters into the sky, featuring three steel spheres and a glass facade that reflects sunlight across the governmental district.
The tower opened its doors in 1997 as part of St. Pölten's new government quarter, designed by architect Ernst Hoffmann to represent imagination within administration.
The structure functions as both an observation point and an exhibition space, hosting media installations and cultural events throughout the year.
Visitors can access the 47-meter-high observation deck either through a panoramic elevator or by climbing 280 stairs for views over Lower Austria.
The tower incorporates 650 tons of steel and three massive spheres, each measuring 5.7 meters in diameter and weighing nine tons.
Location: St. Pölten
Location: Lower Austria
Inception: 1997
Architects: Ernst Hoffmann
Floors above the ground: 7
Elevators: 1
Address: Infocenter, Kulturbezirk 1, 3100 St. Pölten 3100
Website: http://klangturm.at
GPS coordinates: 48.20070,15.63270
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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