Sender Feldberg, Broadcasting tower in Black Forest, Germany
Sender Feldberg is a pair of transmission towers standing on the summit of the Feldberg, the highest peak in the Black Forest. One tower is made of concrete and the other of steel, and together they form a landmark that can be seen from far across the surrounding hills.
The first tower was built in 1955 by Südwestfunk to broadcast radio and television signals across the region. When a new steel mast took over transmission duties in 2003, the original concrete tower was freed up for new uses.
The older tower has housed a museum about Black Forest ham since 2013, giving visitors a direct connection to one of the region's most recognized food traditions. The same building also serves as a venue for civil weddings, which adds a layer of everyday local life to the site.
The Feldberg summit is reachable by road, and the area around the towers can be explored on foot along marked paths. Weather at this elevation changes quickly, so warm and windproof clothing is a good idea regardless of the season.
The eleventh floor of the older concrete tower can be used for civil wedding ceremonies, making it one of the highest registry office venues in Germany. On a clear day, visitors standing up there can see the Alps in the distance, which is something most people do not expect when they arrive.
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