Neuer Wasserturm Dessau

Neuer Wasserturm Dessau is a roughly 64-meter-tall structure with neo-Gothic windows and a round-arched main portal decorated with friezes and a coat of arms stone. The tower served as a water storage facility for the city and represents an architectural design with multiple levels and decorative elements beyond its functional purpose.

The tower was designed and built in 1897 by city architect Paul Engel and survived the heavy air raids on Dessau in 1945 without major damage. It has remained part of the city's infrastructure and architecture since the early 20th century.

The tower has shaped Dessau's identity for over a century and is recognized by residents as a defining landmark of their city.

The tower is visible from outside and a defining feature of the city's skyline, and its architectural details can be appreciated from the street level. The best time for photographs is in bright daylight when the neo-Gothic windows and decorative elements are clearly visible.

In 1919, a pilot flying a biplane accidentally collided with the tower's weather vane and damaged it before crashing. The incident led to structural modifications to prevent future accidents.

Location: Dessau-Roßlau

GPS coordinates: 51.82060,12.23640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45