Powder Tower, Oldenburg

Name: Powder Tower
Address: 3 Schloßwall, Oldenburg, Germany

#12 among attractions in Oldenburg

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A powder tower, occasionally also powder house, was a building used by the military or by mining companies, frequently a tower, to store gunpowder or, later, explosives. They were common until the 20th century, but were increasingly succeeded by gunpowder magazines and ammunition depots. The explosion of a powder tower could be catastrophic as, for example, in the Delft Explosion of 1654. ()

Local name: Pulverturm Coordinates: 53°8'16"N, 8°12'50"E

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3 SchloßwallOldenburg Germany

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Powder Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schlosshöfe, Schlossgarten Oldenburg, State Museum for Art and Cultural History, Marschweg-Stadion.

~690 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Schlosshöfe, Oldenburg
4 min walk • Schlosshöfe is a shopping mall in the centre of the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. The shopping mall is 12,500m² in area and opened in 2011. Schlosshöfe is located to the north of Schlossplatz. To the south is Schloss Oldenburg and to the west is St Lamberti-Kirche. The owner of the Schlosshöfe is ECE Projektmanagement GmbH.
~1370 ftSW
Park
Schlossgarten Oldenburg, Oldenburg
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the quaint city of Oldenburg, Germany, lies the serene oasis of Schlossgarten Oldenburg, a verdant park that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This sprawling green space is not only a favorite among locals for...
~520 ftE
Museum
State Museum for Art and Cultural History, Oldenburg
3 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Oldenburg, Germany, the State Museum for Art and Cultural History stands as a beacon of the region's rich heritage and artistic prowess. This esteemed institution, housed within the grandeur of the Oldenburg Castle, invites visitors...
0.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Marschweg-Stadion, Oldenburg
19 min walk • Marschweg-Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Oldenburg, Germany. It is used as the stadium of VfB Oldenburg matches. The capacity of the stadium is 15,000 spectators.
~400 ftSE
Palace
Elisabeth-Anna-Palais, Oldenburg
2 min walk • The Elisabeth-Anna-Palais is a secular red-brick building in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, located at the northeast of the Schlossgarten Oldenburg, close to the Schloss Oldenburg.
~540 ftE
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Schloss Oldenburg, Oldenburg
3 min walk • Schloss Oldenburg is a schloss, or palace, in the city of Oldenburg in the present-day state of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the former residence of the counts, dukes and grand dukes of Oldenburg.
~1790 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
State Museum for Nature and Man, Oldenburg
9 min walk • The State Museum for Nature and Man is a natural history, ethnology, and archaeology museum in the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. The museum was opened in 1836 as Oldenburg's first natural history museum by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich August. It moved to its current location in 1880.
~500 ftN
Architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
St Lamberti Church, Oldenburg
3 min walk • St. Lambert's Church is the main Evangelical Lutheran church in the centre of the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.
~1020 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Oldenburgisches Staatstheater, Oldenburg
5 min walk • The Oldenburgisches Staatstheater is a German theater in the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Horst-Janssen-Museum, Oldenburg
13 min walk • Horst-Janssen-Museum is an art museum located in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is dedicated to the work of Horst Janssen, the draftsman, etcher, lithographer, wood engraver, poster artist and illustrator.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Stadtmuseum Oldenburg, Oldenburg
12 min walk • The Stadtmuseum Oldenburg is a museum covering the history of the city of Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Powder Tower?

Nearby attractions include Elisabeth-Anna-Palais, Oldenburg (2 min walk), St Lamberti Church, Oldenburg (3 min walk), City Hall, Oldenburg (3 min walk), Degodehaus, Oldenburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Powder Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Powder Tower:

Bus

Theater • Lines: 309 (5 min walk)
Bismarckstraße • Lines: 301, 314, 318, 322, 324 (6 min walk)

Train

Oldenburg Hbf (15 min walk)