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Bismarckturm, Ettlingen

#4 among attractions in Ettlingen

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Bismarckturm

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The Bismarck Tower in the town of Ettlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a monument to Bismarck erected in honor of Prince Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire, who was sacked in 1890.

It is located about halfway up the western slope of the mountain Wattkopf, which rises east of Ettlingen in the northern Black Forest. The tower is 17 m high and has a square ground plan. Until the 1940s, fires were lit in the four fire bowls mounted on the tower during solstice celebrations. Today, the tower serves as a lookout tower from which a view of the Vosges and Palatinate mountains is possible on a clear day.

Coordinates: 48°56'34"N, 8°25'17"E
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EttlingenEttlingen Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Karlsruhe Zoo, Friedhof Rüppurr, Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, ZKM.

  • karlsruhe zoo4 miN
  • friedhof ruppurr karlsruhe2.2 miNW
  • badisches staatstheater karlsruhe4.3 miN
  • zkm karlsruhe4.4 miNW
  • freibad ruppurr karlsruhe2.8 miN
  • wattkopf ettlingen location map
    ~1990 ftE
  • stadtische galerie karlsruhe4.3 miNW
  • ruppurr karlsruhe location map
    2.3 miN
  • verkehrsmuseum karlsruhe4.1 miN
  • durlach karlsruhe4.3 miNE
  • freibad waldbronn2.7 miE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bismarckturm?

Nearby attractions include Wattkopf, Ettlingen (10 min walk), Schloss Ettlingen, Ettlingen (19 min walk), Kunstverein Wilhelmshöhe, Ettlingen (20 min walk).

Where to next? Visit baden wurttemberg Baden-Württemberg region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Germany.