Watertower of Mannheim

The Watertower of Mannheim is a 60-meter-tall stone structure on Friedrichsplatz featuring Renaissance and Baroque elements with decorative carved details. The circular building includes multiple viewing platforms and is surrounded by fountains and planted gardens.

The tower was completed in 1889 and served as the city's first municipal water supply system. It solved the problem of poor groundwater quality in the Rhine Valley by delivering clean water to the population.

The tower takes its name from the square where it stands and serves as a focal point where locals and visitors naturally gather. The space around it invites people to walk, rest, and enjoy the surrounding architecture and gardens.

The tower stands in the center of Friedrichsplatz and is easily accessible as the plaza is open to the public. Visitors can walk around the base and access viewing platforms when the site is open.

Architect Gustav Halmhuber designed this tower at just 23 years old, combining elements of Roman architecture with modern design. Despite severe damage during World War II, the tower retained its original exterior, which was restored in 1963.

Location: Mannheim

Inception: January 1, 1888

Architects: Gustav Halmhuber

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Friedrichsplatz

GPS coordinates: 49.48400,8.47549

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06