Helenenturm

The stone Helenenturm reaches 30 meters into the sky with 144 steps leading to an observation platform offering views toward Bochum and Dortmund.

Justice Councillor Eduard Strohn constructed this memorial tower in 1858 to honor his wife Helene, using compensation funds from a legal dispute with Prussia.

The tower holds scheduled guided tours throughout the year and opens its doors during the Day of Open Monuments for public exploration.

Visitors need to arrange tours through the Tourist & Ticket Service at Rathausplatz, as the tower maintains restricted access throughout the year.

In 1886, photographer Friedrich Goebel created a complete 360-degree panoramic photograph of Witten from the tower's observation platform.

Location: Witten

Inception: 1858

Height: 30 m

Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 51.43227,7.34372

Latest update: March 30, 2025 23:21