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Ludwigshöhe and Ludwigsturm, Darmstadt

#21 among attractions in Darmstadt

Historical place, Observation decks and towers, View point
Ludwigshöhe and Ludwigsturm

Facts and practical information

Ludwigshöhe, also called Bessunger Hausberg, is a historic excursion site in the south of Darmstadt and the location of the Ludwigsturm lookout tower and the Darmstadt observatory.

Coordinates: 49°50'36"N, 8°39'38"E
Address

Auf der Ludwigshoehe 198Darmstadt 64285 Germany

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Day trips

Ludwigshöhe and Ludwigsturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Jazzinstitut Darmstadt, DAV Kletterzentrum Darmstadt, Prinz-Emil-Garten.

  • merck stadion am bollenfalltor darmstadt1.1 miNE
  • jazzinstitut darmstadt1.2 miNW
  • dav kletterzentrum darmstadt1.4 miNE
  • prinz emil garten darmstadt1.3 miNW
  • jewish cemetery darmstadt1 miN
  • bessungen darmstadt location map
    1.2 miN
  • church of our lady darmstadt1 miN
  • church of st matthew darmstadt1.3 miNW
  • bismarckturm darmstadt0.9 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Ludwigshöhe and Ludwigsturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ludwigshöhe and Ludwigsturm:

Bus
  • Marienhospital • Lines: R (14 min walk)
  • Klappacher Straße • Lines: R (18 min walk)

Tram
  • Lichtenbergschule • Lines: 3 (16 min walk)
  • Marienhöhe • Lines: 1, 7, 8 (17 min walk)

Train
  • Darmstadt Süd (34 min walk)

Where to next? Visit hesse Hesse region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Germany.