Hochhaus Büsum, High-rise building in Büsum, Germany
Hochhaus Büsum is a residential tower on the German North Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein that reaches 85 meters high across 22 floors. The building contains 196 apartments of varying sizes and features two elevators for residents plus a panorama deck that visitors can reach by climbing stairs.
Construction of the tower began in 1970 when a Hamburg-based company started development on the site and was completed in 1972. The building arose during a period when coastal towns were modernizing their infrastructure and exploring new residential forms.
The building earned the local nickname 'Büsum-Finger' because its shape stands out so clearly against the flat coastal landscape. Residents and visitors alike use this name when referring to the tower in everyday conversation.
Visitors can explore the building's exterior and access the public panorama deck by climbing stairs inside. Plan your visit on clear weather days to enjoy the best views of the coastal landscape and surrounding area.
The foundation rests on 47 reinforced concrete piles that extend 26 meters deep into ice-age soil to support the entire structure. This deep foundation was necessary to achieve stability on the soft coastal ground beneath.
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