Bismarck Tower Coburg
The Bismarck Tower on the Himmelsacker near Coburg was built in a visually strategic location to complete the triangle of historic landmarks of the city. Since 1901, it has been a symbol of the historical memory and architectural heritage of the region.
16 m
dočasně uzavřeno
pěšky i autem
Wilhelm Kreis
1901
Access routes
The tower is located on the outskirts of Coburg and is accessible both by foot and by car almost to the entrance.
Pěšky z centra města: 3,4 km značenou trasou, vhodné i pro rodiny s dětmi.
Autem: parkoviště v ulici Judenberg přímo pod rozhlednou.
History of the lookout tower
The construction of the tower was initiated in 1899 and was completed according to the design of Wilhelm Kreis. The land was donated by Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg. The tower completed the visual axis with the Veste Coburg Castle and the Callenberg Castle. A bronze cast of the imperial eagle decorated the eastern facade. Today, the tower has been closed since 2021 due to reconstruction.
Architecture and design
The tower is built of sandstone and consists of a massive prismatic pylon with three-quarter columns supporting an architrave and a three-stage superstructure. The entrance portal is located on the west side, above which is a plaque with the year 1901. An internal wooden staircase is lit by slit windows and leads to a viewing platform.
Gallery Bismarck Tower Coburg
The photographs capture architectural details, historical elements of the tower, and the surrounding city of Coburg from a bird's eye view.
