Glaselefant, Glass and steel observation tower in Hamm, Germany.
The Glaselefant rises 35 meters above ground, featuring a glass and steel structure shaped like an elephant with a greenhouse in its head section.
Built on the former Maximilian colliery site, this coal-washing facility underwent transformation into a walk-in sculpture for the 1984 Regional Garden Show.
The structure displays multicolored LED lights during the Herbstleuchten festival, synchronizing illumination patterns with musical performances each autumn.
Visitors can reach the palm garden through an elevator inside the trunk, while a staircase at the back leads to the observation deck at 29 meters.
The observation platform provides views across Maximilian Park and central Hamm through windows positioned within the elephant's transparent head structure.
Location: Hamm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 51.68288,7.88164
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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