Fernmeldeturm Nürnberg, Television tower in Nuremberg, Germany.
The Fernmeldeturm Nuremberg rises approximately 293 meters high and is constructed from reinforced concrete with a distinctive shape. The egg-shaped chamber at about 185 meters height contains transmission equipment and technical installations for ongoing operations.
Construction of this concrete structure took place between 1977 and 1980 under the direction of architect Erwin Heinle. Its completion reflected a modern design approach that mirrored the communication technology of that era.
Locals call it the "Nürnberger Ei" (Nuremberg Egg) because of the egg-shaped basket at 185 metres. Architect Erwin Heinle wanted the gaps between the basket's platforms clad in plastic to perfect that egg form, but technical reasons prevented it. The U-Bahn station Hohe Marter, opened in 1986, takes up the tower's shape: mosaics behind the tracks show it by day and by night.
The tower has been closed to the public since 1991, so the lift to the observation deck and the revolving restaurant cannot be used. A one-off open day in 2015 admitted a limited number of visitors; high operating and renovation costs have blocked permanent reopening. The tower stands in Schweinau, near the Hohe Marter U-Bahn station, whose platforms show mosaics of the tower by day and night.
In 2003, the tower used a wire antenna that stretched from its peak to a nearby building for specific broadcasts. This was a temporary setup employed for only a short period during that year.
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