Helenenturm, Witten

Name: Helenenturm
Address: Witten, Germany
Telephone: +49 2302 19433

#28 among attractions in Witten

View point, Monuments and statues, Architecture, Historical place

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The Helen's Tower is a 30-meter-high observation tower in Witten, built in 1858 as a private monument to the judicial councilor Eduard Strohn in honor of his wife Helene Strohn née Lohmann. She died after a lawsuit over ferry fees between the family and the Prussian state. The construction of the tower was financed with the compensation awarded in this lawsuit. Since 1909, the tower has been the property of the city.

The tower is located in Witten-Mitte in the district Oberdorf-Helenenberg. From the tower, on the Helenenberg, one of the last foothills of the Ardey Mountains, you have a view over large parts of the city and, in good weather conditions, as far as Bochum and Dortmund. This view inspired the court photographer Friedrich Goebel in 1886 to create a 360-degree panoramic photograph of the city.

As there is a need for renovation, the tower is currently only opened on special occasions.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°25'56"N, 7°20'37"E

Address

Witten Germany

Contact

+49 2302 19433

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

Nearby attractions include: StadtGalerie Witten, Märkisches Museum, Saalbau Witten, Werk°Stadt.

0.6 miNW
51°26'12"N • 7°19'55"E
StadtGalerie Witten, Witten
16 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1480 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Märkisches Museum, Witten
8 min walk • Märkisches Museum Witten is a museum in Witten, Germany. It presents mainly modern German painting.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Saalbau Witten, Witten
11 min walk • The Saalbau Witten is a multifunctional event hall for events up to 1000 people. With over 250 events a year, such as concerts, plays and conferences, the Saalbau reaches about 100,000 visitors.
0.6 miN
51°26'26"N • 7°20'45"E
Werk°Stadt, Witten
15 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
~1850 ftW
Forts and castles
House Witten, Witten
9 min walk • Haus Witten, also Burg Berge zu Witten, is a former knight's seat in the south of downtown Witten, built by Rötger von Witten and his brother Franco around 1470, and today houses the music school, indoor and outdoor event spaces, and a...
0.7 miNW
51°26'25"N • 7°20'8"E
Witten Town Hall, Witten
17 min walk • City hall
~1100 ftSW
51°25'51"N • 7°20'22"E
City park, Witten
6 min walk • Park
~1660 ftW
51°25'56"N • 7°20'11"E
Ruhrstraße, Witten
8 min walk • Bridge
~1200 ftE
51°26'1"N • 7°20'55"E
ehemaliger jüdischer Friedhof, Witten
6 min walk • Cemetery
~1770 ftW
51°25'56"N • 7°20'9"E
Die Herstellung von Tiegelgussstahl, Witten
9 min walk • Monuments and statues
0.5 miNW
51°26'18"N • 7°20'11"E
Sackträger, Witten
14 min walk • Fountain

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Helenenturm?

Nearby attractions include City park, Witten (6 min walk), ehemaliger jüdischer Friedhof, Witten (6 min walk), Grabplatten, Witten (7 min walk), Märkisches Museum, Witten (8 min walk).

How to get to Helenenturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helenenturm:

Bus

Wetterstraße • Lines: 379, Ne17 (10 min walk)
Husemann-Sporthalle • Lines: Ne18 (13 min walk)

Train

Witten-Bommern (15 min walk)
Witten Central Station (17 min walk)

Tram

Witten Rathaus • Lines: 309, 310 (15 min walk)
Berliner Straße • Lines: 309, 310 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Uferstraße • Lines: Fähre RWE-Insel (24 min walk)
RWE-Insel • Lines: Fähre RWE-Insel (25 min walk)