Dresden TV tower

Dresden TV tower is a concrete communication structure in Wachwitz, a neighborhood on the hills along the Elbe. The construction rises 252 meters into the air and consists of a slender shaft that culminates in a spherical platform where a restaurant and observation deck were once located.

Construction began in 1964 commissioned by the East German postal service, following plans by Kurt Nowotny and Johannes Braune. After reunification, the tower closed to visitors in 1991 and has stood empty since, while renovation plans are being discussed.

The name refers to its technical function as a broadcast facility, though locals often simply call it the tower. From the outside, the shape recalls a slender glass on a round base, a nod to the original concept by the architects.

Currently, the interior of the tower is not accessible as extensive renovation work is planned. From surrounding paths and viewpoints in Wachwitz, visitors can view the silhouette of the structure quite well.

The two high-speed elevators needed only 25 seconds to transport visitors to a height of around 143 meters (469 feet), where the restaurant spread across two floors. This speed was among the fastest in Europe for such installations at the time.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1964

Height: 252 m

Made from material: concrete

Address: Wachwitz

GPS coordinates: 51.04000,13.83889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:28