Hausmannsturm, tower in Helmstedt, Germany

The Hausmannsturm is a square tower 36 meters tall on Neumärker Straße, the oldest surviving city gate in the Braunschweiger Land. Its passage is covered by a cross vault, and it received its present form in the first half of the 15th century as the last gate of Helmstedt's wall. Of the wall's original eight towers, four survive in remnants.

The tower was first mentioned in historical records around 1286 and took on its current appearance during the first half of the 15th century as the final gate in Helmstedt's defensive ring. It was part of a system of eight towers along the city wall, of which only four remain today.

The tower gets its name from the Hausmann, the city guard who once lived here and used his horn to warn residents of dangers or announce special occasions with music. This tradition continues today when the horn is still played every Saturday at noon from the tower.

The tower is located on Neumärker Straße in the city center of Helmstedt and is easily accessible on foot. The area around the tower is flat and the streets are pedestrian-friendly, making it simple to view the structure from outside without difficulty.

The tower's name comes from the Hausmann, the town's tower watchman, who lived inside with two assistants and an apprentice. His duties were to blow the hours on his horn, watch for fires and report approaching dangers; on special occasions he and his helpers had to play music in the town. Since 2002 a wedding room has been installed inside the tower.