Schlaich Tower

The Schlaich Tower is an observation structure and footbridge in Weil am Rhein that connects different areas with a steel construction. The bridge spans across a railway embankment and includes platforms at various heights for viewing.

Built in 1999 by the engineering firm Schlaich Bergermann Partner, the tower was designed to resolve a physical separation caused by rail infrastructure. The project transformed an obstacle into a functional and accessible crossing.

The structure serves as a meeting point where visitors from different countries gather and share the same vantage point. Standing here creates a sense of connection across the border region.

The crossing is accessible on foot with stairs leading up at a steady pace to reach the viewing platforms. Multiple levels allow visitors to pause and take in views at different heights.

Few visitors realize the structure was designed by a renowned engineering firm celebrated for merging technical solutions with architectural form. It demonstrates how infrastructure can become a destination rather than simply serve as a passageway.

Location: Weil am Rhein

Height: 24 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 47.58840,7.61636

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08