Wilhelms-Tower, Observation tower in Wölpinghausen, Germany.
Wilhelms-Tower is a sandstone observation tower standing 25 meters high on the Wölpinghauser Berg. From the top, visitors look out toward Porta Westfalica and the rolling countryside around it.
Prince Georg zu Schaumburg-Lippe ordered the tower's construction between 1846 and 1848 as both a surveying tool and a work project. It replaced an earlier house called Bergleben that once stood on the same spot.
The tower sits along a route connecting regional fairy tale stories and local traditions. People visit it to connect with the rural storytelling heritage of the area.
Climbing to the observation platform requires ascending 106 steps, so sturdy footwear is helpful. Plan your visit when the weather is clear, as the views from the top depend on visibility across the landscape.
The tower takes its name from Count Wilhelm zu Schaumburg-Lippe, whose former residence once occupied this hilltop. This link to the local noble family remains visible in the structure's name today.
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