Jübergturm, Observation tower in Hemer, Germany.
Description
The Jübergturm is an observation tower in Hemer featuring five viewing platforms built from 240 squared timber beams of Siberian larch wood that rise to a height of about 24 meters (78 feet). The platforms are reached via stairs or a zigzag path and provide outlooks across the surrounding landscape.
History
The tower was built in 2010 for the State Garden Show in Hemer and was designed by architects Birk Heilmeyer and Frenzel. The structure marked a turning point in the use of the site as a leisure park and exhibition venue in the region.
Culture
The tower uses a special construction method based on hyperbolic grid shell principles inspired by Russian engineering. Visitors can experience this modern building technique while climbing and understand how these geometric forms work.
Practical
The climb to the top is possible via 125 stairs or alternatively through a zigzag path, though wheelchair access is not available. The site is easy to reach on foot and offers different perspectives of the surroundings from the various levels.
Did you know?
Below the five platforms, visitors find various rest areas and details that show how the tower's geometric form works in practice. Each level offers surprisingly different angles and distances to the surrounding landscape.
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