Bismarck Tower

The Bismarck Tower in Bad Godesberg is a stone structure approximately 20 meters tall with a compact square form, positioned on the plateau of Alt-Godesberg. A narrow spiral staircase inside leads to an observation platform that overlooks the Rhine valley and the surrounding hills.

The tower was built in the late 19th century as a memorial to Otto von Bismarck, the first chancellor of the German Reich. It is part of a series of Bismarck towers designed by Ernst Spindler that were constructed across many parts of Germany following his model.

The tower is named after the Prussian statesman and serves as a local landmark that residents and visitors recognize from different parts of the city. It functions as a meeting point and reference marker for people exploring the area.

The tower is accessible on foot via a pathway from the city center and offers an open view without obstruction. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the spiral staircase is narrow and the observation platform is only reached by climbing stairs.

The structure was originally equipped with a beacon light that was meant to be part of a planned network of illuminated monuments across the country. Though this lighting function has long since disappeared, the tower still reflects those ambitious plans from the imperial era.

Location: Bad Godesberg

Architects: Ernst Spindler

Height: 20.4 m

GPS coordinates: 50.67501,7.15058

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23