Jahrtausendturm, Wooden exhibition tower in Elbauenpark, Magdeburg, Germany.
The Jahrtausendturm is a wooden exhibition tower in Magdeburg's Elbauenpark with six floors displaying different scientific and technological themes. Inside, numerous hands-on stations allow visitors to experiment and learn by directly engaging with the displays.
The tower was built in 1999 for a federal garden exhibition and became a symbol of the city's growth during that period. The wooden structure demonstrated how traditional building materials could be used in contemporary ways.
The tower serves as a space where visitors experience how human knowledge has developed across different fields of science and technology. The displays show the progress people have made in understanding nature and improving their lives through discovery.
The lower level is accessible for wheelchair users, while the upper levels require climbing stairs to reach them. Visitors should be aware that ascending to the top involves some physical effort.
From the upper platform of the tower, visitors can start a zipline adventure that extends across the park. This experience offers a completely different perspective on the surroundings while combining excitement with exploration.
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