Sandauer Tor

Sandauer Tor is a five-story tower in Landsberg am Lech with a square base that transforms into an octagonal upper section and terminates in a tent-shaped roof. This massive structure combines both geometric forms and dominates the northern entrance to the historical old town.

Construction of the fortification began in the first third of the 15th century as the city reinforced its defenses. The gate underwent major renewal between 1627 and 1628, when it received its current form with the characteristic octagonal upper structure.

The gate shapes the city's character as a recognizable landmark connected to Landsberg's medieval past. Visitors can sense how this passage once served as a key control point for the town.

Visitors should walk when passing through the gate, as cyclists must push their bicycles according to local rules. This regulation remains in place today.

The unusual combination of a square lower section and octagonal crown is rare among Bavarian city gates and shows a distinctive defensive solution. This geometry allowed better sight lines and improved control over the passage.

Location: Landsberg am Lech

Address: Sandauer Straße 240 a,Sandauer Straße 240 b

GPS coordinates: 48.05331,10.87766

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28