Österberg-Tower, Stone observation tower on Österberg, Tübingen, Germany.
The Österberg-Tower stands 40 meters tall above Tübingen, offering panoramic views of the university town and the surrounding Baden-Württemberg region.
Built in 1891, this stone observation tower represents a period when German cities constructed viewing platforms to attract visitors and showcase their landscapes.
From its position on Österberg hill, the tower provides observation points of Tübingen's medieval architecture, including the collegiate church and riverside buildings.
Visitors can reach the tower through multiple marked hiking paths that connect to the city center, with varying difficulty levels for different walking abilities.
The tower's strategic location allows viewers to observe both the Neckar River's course through Tübingen and the Swabian Alps in the distance.
Location: Tübingen
Inception: 1891
Height: 40 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 48.52300,9.07009
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:52
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