Tübinger Tor

Tübinger Tor is a defensive tower in Reutlingen standing about 36 meters high with distinctive half-timbered upper sections and corner stones marking its design. The structure clearly shows two different construction periods and occupies a prominent street corner where it now houses city offices.

The tower was built in 1235 as part of the city fortifications and received its distinctive half-timbered extension in 1330. This addition came under the name Mettmannstor and strengthened the medieval defensive system.

The tower now serves as a city administration building and is recognized by residents as a symbol of medieval Reutlingen's past. It stands on a busy street and shows how historical structures remain part of the city's everyday life.

The tower sits on Katharinenstraße and is visible year-round, with interior access available during regular opening hours. It is centrally located and easy to reach on foot, standing directly along a main traffic route.

Only two of Reutlingen's original seven city gates remain standing today, and this is one of them. Its survival offers a rare view of what the medieval city fortifications originally looked like.

Location: Reutlingen

GPS coordinates: 48.49120,9.20886

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:09