Kaiser Tower, Observation tower in Wernigerode, Germany

The Kaiser Tower is a 12-metre stone observation tower on the 478-metre Armeleuteberg south of Wernigerode's centre. It was designed by Paul Kilburger, architect to the princes of Stolberg, and financed by the Wernigerode hotelier Eduard Lührmann. Its stone came mainly from the Königsberg quarry near Schierke. From the top the view reaches the Brocken, the Büchenberg and the Harburg, with Wernigerode Castle below.

The tower was designed by Paul Kilburger, the master builder of the princes of Stolberg, and paid for by the Wernigerode hotelier Edmund Lührmann. It was erected between 29 May and 1 September 1902 in honour of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Its stone came mainly from the Königsberg quarry near Schierke. After decades of decay it was thoroughly restored in 1992 and made accessible again.

Since 2014 the tower has served as Rapunzelturm, the final stop of the Wernigerode Fairy Tale Trail, which runs from the Hasseröder holiday park to the Armeleutepark. The name recalls Kaiser Wilhelm II, in whose honour the hotelier Edmund Lührmann had the tower built in 1902.

The tower is accessible via marked walking paths up the hillside, and the climb is relatively short and straightforward. It is best visited in clear weather to fully enjoy the views from the top.

Since 2014 the tower has served as Rapunzel's Tower, the final stop of the Wernigerode Fairy Tale Trail, which runs from the Hasseröder holiday park to the Armeleutepark. The 12-metre structure was designed by Paul Kilburger and paid for by the hotelier Edmund Lührmann.