Coburg-Eckardtsberg transmitter

The Coburg-Eckardtsberg transmitter is a broadcasting tower made of concrete segments with a distinctive butterfly antenna at its top. Standing 68 meters tall, it distributes FM and digital radio frequencies across the region.

The facility was built in the years after World War II and initially used a low-power transmitter before receiving upgrades to increase its strength. By 1969 operations shifted to FM broadcasting, establishing the tower as a key regional radio relay station.

The transmitter broadcasts regional radio programs that reach listeners throughout Upper Franconia. It serves as an essential part of how people stay connected to local news and entertainment.

The tower sits on the outskirts of Coburg and can be viewed from nearby roads and public areas. Note that this is an active broadcast facility, so visitors should view it from a safe distance and respect any access restrictions.

The tower uses an uncommon building method where prefabricated concrete pieces are held together by steel cables rather than traditional construction techniques. This approach was rarely applied to radio towers and shows a creative engineering solution from its era.