Schöppenstedter Turm

The Schöppenstedter Turm is a defensive tower in Brunswick with half-timbered walls on a substantial natural stone base and a half-hipped roof. The facade features seven symmetrical axes with a central entrance, and a staircase tower rises on the southern side while residential and commercial spaces fill the interior.

The tower was built around 1400 as part of Brunswick's defensive system, positioned about five kilometers outside the city walls. It suffered destruction during multiple sieges and was rebuilt in 1802 while retaining original defensive features.

The entrance displays a stone tablet featuring the rising Brunswick lion from 1664, a symbol that visitors can still see clearly today. This heraldic emblem shapes the building's appearance and connects it to Brunswick's identity.

The tower stands about five kilometers outside the city center and is clearly visible from the road. Access conditions may vary with seasons, so checking ahead before a visit is helpful.

The tower survived multiple destructions and rebuildings, visible in the different materials and techniques used in its construction. This layering of different building phases tells the structure's eventful story.