Bismarck Tower Cheb
On Zelená hora near Cheb, the monumental Bismarck Tower from 1909 rises. The stone lookout tower combines a monumental expression with spiritual symbolism and is one of the most striking examples of this type of structure in the Czech Republic.
18 m
Zdarma
pěšky, s parkováním poblíž
Rolf Beier
1909
Access routes
The lookout tower is easily accessible from the city and by car. The routes combine natural scenery with historical points, such as the ruins of the Church of St. Anne.
Z náměstí Krále Jiřího: 6,6 km po zelené značce přes Zelenou horu.
Od kostela sv. Anny: zaparkujte poblíž, poté 1 km pěšky k rozhledně.
History of the lookout tower
The Bismarck Tower on Zelená Hora was built on the initiative of a local association in 1909 as a replacement for the original wooden tower. The building, designed by architect Rolf Beier, bears elements of both Germanic and Protestant symbols. The tower was a place of honor for Chancellor Bismarck and also carried a bowl of fire as a symbol of unification and strength. Significant elements include a bronze bust of Bismarck, runic inscriptions and historical reliefs.
Architecture and design
A massive pylon made of local slate rises from a square base. The facade is decorated with arcades and pillars, and the upper floors have balconies and galleries. Inside, a spiral granite staircase with 65 steps leads, and the walls are decorated with stone slabs with dedications. The tower bears a number of mythological and religious symbols and forms the archetypal dominant of the Green Mountain.
Gallery Bismarck Tower Cheb
The photographs capture the impressive stone tower, details of the facades, and views of the Cheb region and its surroundings.
