Eilvese transmitter

Eilvese transmitter is a radio transmission facility near Neustadt am Rübenberge featuring remnants of a historic broadcasting station. The site contains an original office building and foundation remains spread across a boggy landscape.

Built between 1911 and 1913, the facility had a 260-meter main transmission mast that was Germany's tallest structure of that era. The mast was demolished in 1931, yet the site remains a landmark of early radio broadcasting development.

The transmitter marked the first direct wireless communication between Germany and the United States through a telegram from Kaiser Wilhelm II to President Wilson.

The site lies within a bog landscape and is best reached on foot or by bicycle. The area is open and sparsely developed, so proper footwear and weather protection are advisable for a visit.

The location benefited from its position on a sand island within the extensive bog, which allowed for particularly strong signal transmission. This geographical feature was crucial for its function as a major hub for early radio communications.