Blosenbergturm, Radio transmission tower in Beromünster, Switzerland
Blosenbergturm is a radio transmission tower in Beromünster that rises 217 meters tall, making it one of Switzerland's tallest structures. Its metal lattice framework supports broadcasting equipment across the full height of the installation.
The tower was built in 1937 for DRS, the German-language radio broadcaster, as radio technology expanded across Switzerland. It operated on one of the lowest frequencies available in European medium-wave broadcasting at that time.
The tower holds the status of a Class A Swiss cultural property of national significance, marking radio's central role in the country's development. It represents a period when broadcasting shaped how people across the nation received information.
The tower is visible from various points around the village and can be seen clearly from a distance. You can get good views of the structure from different locations in the surrounding area without needing special access.
The entire metal framework works as a self-radiating antenna system, with the structure completely insulated from the ground below. This was an innovative engineering approach that allowed the tower itself to function as the broadcasting antenna.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
