Bismarck Tower Lichtenfels
The Bismarck Tower in Lichtenfels, also known as the Siegesturm, was opened in 1904 as a memorial to war veterans. The elegant structure, made of local sandstone, recalls the glorious times of the Franco-Prussian War and offers views of the landscape around the Main.
20 m
dočasně uzavřeno
pěšky nebo autem k parkovišti
Johann Gräbner
1904
Access routes
The tower is accessible via the city road and forest trails. An ideal route for families, hikers and cyclists.
Pěšky z centra města (Marktplatz): 2,5 km po modré a žluté značce.
Autem do ulice Alte Coburg Straße, poté pěšky značenou cestou k věži.
History of the lookout tower
The lookout tower was built in 1904 as the "Victory Lookout Tower" in memory of those who fell in the war of 1870–1871. In 1933 it was renamed the Bismarck Tower. The project was led by Johann Gräbner, and the construction work was carried out by the Diroll company. The tower has become a symbol of peace, sacrifice and patriotism. It is currently closed to the public.
Architecture and design
The massive sandstone prismatic tower is topped by a battlement supported by a cantilevered cornice. The entrance is reinforced with buttresses and decorated with the city emblem and the year 1903. Inside there is a wooden hanging staircase with a total of 100 steps. The tower acts as a peaceful dominant in the city panorama.
Gallery Bismarck Tower Lichtenfels
The gallery captures the quiet elegance of the tower, the commemorative plaques and the views as far as Veste Coburg Castle.
