Kattenturm, Soest

Name: Kattenturm
Address: Soest, Germany

#5 among attractions in Soest

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Facts and practical information

The Kattenturm in Soest is a fortified tower built in 1230. It is the only surviving fortified tower of the former inner city wall and is located south of the old town on Jakobi-Ulricher-Wall, not far west of Ulricher Tor.

Coordinates: 51°33'59"N, 8°6'23"E

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Soest Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Patrokli, Sankt Petri, Osthofentor, Sankt Maria zur Höhe.

~1990 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Patrokli, Soest
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Soest, Germany, St. Patrokli is a remarkable Catholic church that stands as a testament to the region's rich religious heritage. This architectural gem is not just a place of worship but also a point of interest for tourists seeking...
~1910 ftN
Church
Sankt Petri, Soest
10 min walk • St. Petri is the oldest parish church in Soest and one of the oldest church foundations in Westphalia. Already at the end of the 8th century, a church building was erected on this site in connection with Charlemagne's mission to Saxony.
0.7 miNE
City gate
Osthofentor, Soest
17 min walk • The Osthofentor is a city gate of the Hanseatic city of Soest on the Hellweg, newly built in the period from 1594 to 1603. The sandstone building is the last surviving of formerly eight main gates and two side gates.
0.6 miN
Church
Sankt Maria zur Höhe, Soest
15 min walk • St. Maria zur Höhe, also known as Hohnekirche, is an important church in Soest in terms of art history. It is considered one of the first hall churches.
0.5 miNE
Church
Alt-Sankt Thomä, Soest
12 min walk • "Leaning Tower" is the colloquial name for the church of St. Thomae in Soest, founded in the 12th century in the course of the construction of the new archiepiscopal palace. The official name Alt St.
~970 ftN
Church
Sankt Pauli, Soest
5 min walk • St. Pauli is a Gothic hall church in Soest. The three-bay hall church with the mighty tower on a square ground plan characterizes the townscape in the southwestern part of the city. It belongs to the Protestant St.
0.5 miN
Museum
Brunsteinkapelle, Soest
14 min walk • The Brunstein Chapel is a listed former church building in the district town of Soest. It is the last of about 20 medieval civic chapels that once existed in Soest.
0.6 miN
Church
St. Maria zur Wiese, Soest
16 min walk • The Protestant Wiesenkirche or Church of St. Maria zur Wiese in Soest is considered a perfectly formed Westphalian hall church. With an almost square ground plan, its interior gives the viewer the impression of a pure window front, supported by...
1.3 miNE
51°34'34"N • 8°7'54"E
Kletterpark Soest, Soest
33 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kattenturm?

Nearby attractions include Sankt Pauli, Soest (5 min walk), Sankt Petri, Soest (10 min walk), St. Patrokli, Soest (10 min walk), Alt-Sankt Thomä, Soest (12 min walk).

How to get to Kattenturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kattenturm:

Bus

Stadthalle • Lines: C2 (1 min walk)
Ulrichertor • Lines: 530, 569, C1, C2, R49, R51, S11 (2 min walk)

Train

Soest (22 min walk)