Belvedere water tower

The Belvedere water tower is a cylindrical concrete structure on Lousberg hill in Aachen that houses a rotating restaurant platform. The tower rises above the hill and offers views across the city and surrounding region from its upper level.

This structure was built in the 1950s as a water supply facility for the expanding city. It combined practical infrastructure with modern architectural ideas of the post-war period.

This structure has become a landmark of the Lousberg hill and shapes how the city looks from many viewpoints. Visitors recognize its distinctive shape right away as part of Aachen's landscape.

The tower sits on a hill that is walkable, though the path to the top involves some climbing to reach the summit. Visitors should know that the rotating platform moves continuously and the restaurant has set opening times.

The restaurant platform rotates slowly during service, allowing diners to gradually see the entire city without leaving their table. This creates an unusual experience where the view changes throughout the meal.

Location: Aachen

Inception: 1958

GPS coordinates: 50.78640,6.08064

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41