Spiegelslustturm, Marburg

Name: Spiegelslustturm
Address: Hermann-Bauer-Weg 2, Marburg, Germany

#12 among attractions in Marburg

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Facts and practical information

The Kaiser Wilhelm Tower is an observation tower on the Lahn Mountains, located near Marburg an der Lahn in the Hessian district of Marburg-Biedenkopf. It was built from 1887 to 1890, is 36 m high and has 167 steps inside.

Long before the tower was built, the nearby "Spiegelslust" restaurant was a popular and much-visited excursion destination, which was particularly appreciated for its panoramic view over the city and to Marburg Castle. For a long time, the restaurant and the tower were run by the same owner; this contributed to the mixing of the names of the two excursion destinations.

Coordinates: 50°48'54"N, 8°47'21"E

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Hermann-Bauer-Weg 2Marburg Germany

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Day trips

Spiegelslustturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volksbank Kletterhalle Marburg, Elisabethkirche, Botanischer Garten Marburg, Landgrafenschloss.

0.4 miW
50°48'59"N • 8°46'44"E
Volksbank Kletterhalle Marburg, Marburg
12 min walk • Climbing
0.8 miW
Landmark 1200s church with gold shrine
Elisabethkirche, Marburg
22 min walk • St. Elizabeth's Church in Marburg, Germany, was built by the Order of the Teutonic Knights in honour of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Her tomb made the church an important pilgrimage destination during the late Middle Ages.
1.3 miSE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Botanischer Garten Marburg, Marburg
32 min walk • The Botanischer Garten Marburg, also known as the Neuer Botanischer Garten Marburg, is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Marburg, located on Karl-von-Frisch-Straße, Marburg, Hesse, Germany, and open daily. An admission fee is charged.
1 miW
Hilltop castle with museum and events
Landgrafenschloss, Marburg
27 min walk • The Marburger Schloss, also known as Landgrafenschloss Marburg, is a castle in Marburg, Hesse, Germany, located on top of Schlossberg. Built in the 11th century as a fort, it became the first residence of Landgraviate of Hesse. The Marburg Colloquy was held here in 1529. Today the building is used as a museum and as an event site.
0.8 miW
Botanical garden
Alter Botanischer Garten Marburg, Marburg
22 min walk • The Alter Botanischer Garten Marburg, also known as the Alter Botanischer Garten am Pilgrimstein, is a historic arboretum and botanical garden maintained by the University of Marburg and located at Pilgrimstein 3, Marburg, Hesse, Germany.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
University Church of Marburg, Marburg
23 min walk • The University Church of Marburg is a 13th-century, asymmetric, two-aisled hall church in Marburg, Hesse.
1 miE
Library
Information Centre for Foreign Language Research, Marburg
26 min walk • The Information Centre for Foreign Language Research, an institute of the Philipps University of Marburg, has existed since 1969.
1 miSW
50°48'27"N • 8°46'9"E
Schlossberg-Center, Marburg
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miSW
50°48'27"N • 8°46'11"E
Hundsturm, Marburg
26 min walk • Tower
1 miSW
Church
Lutherische Pfarrkirche St. Marien, Marburg
26 min walk • The Lutheran Parish Church, also called St.-Marien-Kirche or Stadtpfarrkirche, is a Lutheran church in the center of the city of Marburg. It serves the Lutheran parish of St. Marien Marburg/Lahn with its catchment area in the southern upper town...
0.6 miSW
50°48'41"N • 8°46'37"E
Lahnwiesen, Marburg
15 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Spiegelslustturm?

Nearby attractions include Lahnwiesen, Marburg (15 min walk), University of Marburg, Marburg (19 min walk), Elisabethkirche, Marburg (22 min walk), Alter Botanischer Garten Marburg, Marburg (22 min walk).

How to get to Spiegelslustturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spiegelslustturm:

Bus

Blitzweg • Lines: 8, 8 Ast (8 min walk)
Ortenbergplatz • Lines: 8, 8 Ast (10 min walk)

Train

Marburg (18 min walk)