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Bismarck Tower

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The Bismarck Tower of Altenkirchen was built in honour of the first German Chancellor Prince Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898).

The Bismarck Tower stands on the Dorn, a hill with a good view of the district town of Altenkirchen.

 It was built from an initiative by citizens. The foundation stone was laid on April 1, 1914. The opening was delayed due to World War I. The opening was planned for April 1, 1915, which was delayed by another 7 years. 

From 2009 to 2010, the monument was restored.

Opening times

Closed today
Open at Nov 01, 2026 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Dec 06, 2026 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Jan 03, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Feb 07, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Mar 07, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Apr 04, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at May 02, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Jun 06, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Jul 04, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Aug 01, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Sep 05, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Oct 03, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Nov 07, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Dec 05, 2027 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .
Open at Jan 02, 2028 from Sun 14:00–16:00 .

The tower is open every 1st Sunday of the month from 14.00 - 16.00 hrs.


Appointments outside the opening hours are possible by appointment.

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50.679785, 7.648448
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50°40'47.2"N 7°38'54.4"E
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