Friedrich Clemens Gerke Tower, Telecommunication tower in Cuxhaven, Germany.
The Friedrich Clemens Gerke Tower extends 230 meters into the sky, constructed with reinforced concrete to support telecommunication equipment and signal transmission capabilities.
The tower emerged from construction in 1991 under Deutsche Bundespost supervision, with architects Gerhard Kreisel and Günter H. Müller leading the design process.
Named after Friedrich Clemens Gerke, this tower represents modern German telecommunication infrastructure while maintaining connections to regional telecommunications history.
The structure functions as a primary receiving point for cable television signals, radio relay transmission, and mobile phone communications across the Cuxhaven region.
Located at coordinates 53.8563 latitude and 8.67756 longitude, the tower rises from just 1 meter above sea level to reach its full height.
Location: Cuxhaven
Inception: 1991
Official opening: April 9, 1992
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Height: 230 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 53.85630,8.67756
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:30
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