Sender Weimar, Broadcasting tower in Ettersberg, Germany
Description
Sender Weimar is a 29-meter broadcasting tower on the Ettersberg elevation that transmits radio and digital audio programming to the region. The facility operates as a regional transmission center providing multiple FM and DAB radio services.
History
The broadcasting facility began operations in 1946 following World War II as a communication center for the emerging regional radio landscape. After German reunification, one of the two original masts was removed in 2007, leaving a single structure for continued transmissions.
Culture
The tower serves as a landmark on the elevated terrain where local residents have tuned into its broadcasts for generations. It represents an important link to regional and national media programming that shapes the daily information landscape of the area.
Practical
The mast is clearly visible from the Ettersberg elevation and easy to spot when traveling in the area. Visitors should note the facility is not open for access, but the surrounding elevated terrain offers good vantage points for viewing and photography.
Did you know?
The facility served not just as a radio broadcaster but as a key element in rebuilding communication infrastructure in East Germany after 1946. The structural change from two masts to one remaining pole reflects the region's transformation during German reunification.
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