Longwave transmitter Europe 1, Radio transmitter in Überherrn, Germany
The transmission facility features a concrete shell roof structure without supporting pillars, standing prominently on Sauberg hill near the French border.
The Europe 1 longwave transmitter began operations in 1955 with 400 kW power and increased to 2000 kW in 1976, becoming Germany's most powerful broadcasting station.
The transmission hall represents a milestone in architectural engineering, earning recognition as a Historical Landmark of German Engineering in September 2021.
The municipality of Überherrn organizes guided tours of the transmission hall, requiring advance registration through email at kultur@ueberherrn.de or phone.
The facility's concrete shell roof construction marked the first large-scale building worldwide with a cast concrete roof, utilizing innovative engineering solutions.
Location: Überherrn
GPS coordinates: 49.28082,6.67734
Latest update: May 18, 2025 11:45
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