Wasserturm Allschwil, Water tower in Allschwil, Switzerland.
Wasserturm Allschwil is a cylindrical concrete structure that rises 42.5 meters and houses two water storage tanks for the local drinking water supply. The building also features a public observation platform designed to provide views of the surrounding landscape.
Construction of the water tower began in 1970; the structure stands 42.5 meters tall and is founded on 18-meter-long concrete piles driven into loess soil. Its two reservoirs hold a total of 990 cubic meters of drinking water, including a 100-cubic-meter firefighting reserve. The rooftop terrace has been open to the public since 1983.
The tower serves as a gathering spot where locals and visitors connect while enjoying views of their surroundings. People come here to see their region from above and share the experience of being high above the landscape.
The observation platform is open from March to October on Sundays and public holidays between 14:00 and 17:00. Plan your visit for these specific days and times, as access is limited to these windows.
The tower rests on 18-metre concrete piles driven into the loess soil, and its two reservoirs hold 990 cubic metres of drinking water, of which 100 cubic metres are kept as a firefighting reserve. The platform is reached by lift.
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