Gelber Turm, Public observatory at Galgenberg ridge, Hildesheim, Germany
The Gelber Turm stands 28 meters tall with a metal dome housing a large telescope and offers views over the southeastern region of Hildesheim.
Constructed in 1886 with yellow bricks at a height of 15.8 meters, the tower marked the completion of reforestation efforts on the Vorholz ridge.
The tower functions as an educational center where astronomy enthusiasts gather every Friday evening to observe celestial objects through the observatory's telescope.
Visitors can climb 134 steps to reach the observation platform, where up to 25 people can participate in guided astronomical viewing sessions.
The observatory contains southern Lower Saxony's largest reflector telescope, which was transported by helicopter from the Leibniz Institute in Potsdam in 1999.
Location: Hildesheim
Elevation above the sea: 206 m
Website: http://higa-ev.de
GPS coordinates: 52.13640,9.98897
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:30
Marienburg
2.5 km
Hildesheim Treasure
1.3 km
Theater für Niedersachsen
2.8 km
St. Lamberti, Hildesheim
2.6 km
Kriegerdenkmal am Galgenberg
1.6 km
Bismarck Tower (Hildesheim)
1.4 km
Kehrwiederturm
2.6 km
Sieben Brüder
1.9 km
St. Joseph (Hildesheim)
1.8 km
Saint Elisabeth Church
2.6 km
Prévôté de la cathédrale d'Hildesheim
2.5 km
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal
2.5 km
Am roten Steine
1.9 km
Katzenbrunnen
2.7 km
Liebfrauenkirche
979 m
Saint Martin Church
1.9 km
Church of Saint Matthew, Hildesheim
890 m
Großvogtei
2.4 km
Altes Wasserwerk
1.7 km
Immengarten 3
2.3 km
Hohnsen 8
2.2 km
Hohnsen 36
2.3 km
Paul Gerhardt church
1.8 km
New Apostolic Church
2.1 km
Innersteniederung südlich Hildesheim einschließlich des Lönsbruches
1.9 km
Vorholzer Bergland (Hildesheim)
1.2 km
Keßlerstraße 17
2.6 km
Keßlerstraße 18
2.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes