Weißer Riese

The Weisser Riese stands 85 meters tall with 25 floors, featuring a square base of 25 meters on each side in the center of Mettenhof.

Built between 1968 and 1971 by architect Hans Konwiarz, this residential tower emerged during Kiel's housing expansion to address the shortage of 10,000 homes.

The building represents the social housing developments of post-war Germany, with 22 residential floors accommodating residents from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

The structure contains dedicated floors for laundry facilities, drying rooms, storage spaces, and a technical level for elevator maintenance.

From the 23rd floor observation platform, visitors can see Kiel's city hall, shipyard cranes, the fjord, and extensive green spaces surrounding the area.

Location: Mettenhof

Address: Kurt-Schumacher-Platz 1, 24109 Kiel

GPS coordinates: 54.32253,10.05278

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:22