Berger memorial

The 21-meter sandstone tower rises from the Hohenstein recreation area, displaying the city coat of arms of Witten and the Westphalian horse on its valley side.

The gymnastics community of Witten constructed this memorial between 1902 and 1904 to honor Louis Constanz Berger, an industrialist and community co-founder.

The memorial represents Wilhelminian monumental architecture and serves as a key point along the Route der Industriekultur, documenting the Ruhr region's industrial heritage.

Visitors can climb the spiral staircase to reach the viewing room, which provides expansive views of the Ruhr Valley and the Hohenstein hydropower plant.

The dedication plaque above the entrance celebrates Berger's role as a defender of people's rights, marking his status as Wittlich's first honorary citizen in 1884.

Location: Witten

Inception: 1902

Founders: Turngemeinde Witten von 1848

Height: 21 m

Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle

Made from material: sandstone

Part of: Route der Industriekultur – Geschichte und Gegenwart der Ruhr, Route der Industriekultur – Panoramen und Landmarken

GPS coordinates: 51.42583,7.35167

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:37