Fernmeldeturm Wuppertal-Küllenhahn, Telecommunications tower in Wuppertal, Germany
The Fernmeldeturm Wuppertal-Küllenhahn is a concrete structure rising to 98.5 meters with eleven stories, supporting multiple antenna platforms at different elevations. The structure houses antenna systems at various heights and serves to transmit radio, television, and mobile communications signals.
The structure was built in 1956 by Deutsche Bundespost and replaced a temporary 35-meter lattice mast that had served the area. This new installation significantly expanded telephone network capacity for the region.
The tower stands near the former Rigi-Kulm restaurant, named after a Swiss mountain, which drew local residents from 1910 to 2013. The establishment was a popular gathering spot for people in the area for many decades.
The tower stands at Jung-Stilling-Weg 54 at an elevation of 330 meters above sea level, providing optimal conditions for signal transmission. This elevated location ensures reliable coverage across the surrounding areas.
This structure ranks among Germany's earliest reinforced concrete telecommunications towers and demonstrates the evolution of modern communication technology. The innovative construction methods of that era made it possible to create tall and stable structures for transmitting signals.
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