The tower rises 23 meters high, with a first platform at 18 meters. The construction costs of 15,500 marks were financed entirely by donations—not only from residents of Herford but also from supporters in the United States. The tower is made of regional sandstone, which was transported from Exter to Stuckenberg via a specially constructed mine car track. A piece of history that continues to impress to this day!
You can find out more on the website of the Bismarck Tower Association, which, by the way, is one of the largest in the world with 500 members: Bismarck Tower Herford
The Bismarck Tower is TourCert qualified
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Openings
- 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month
and on all public holidays
(from April to October)
Open Monument Day
(on the 2nd Sunday in September)
In each case from 11:00 - 17:00 Price info
Price adult: €1.00
Price child: €0.50
Free admission for members.General information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
Directions & Parking facilities
- You can reach the Bismarck Tower on foot from the city via the X9, Hansaweg.
By public transport, you can get to the Bismarck Tower from the train station or another bus stop.
You can park your car at the "Hotel Waldesrand" parking lot and then follow the signposted footpath to the tower (8 - 10 minutes' walk). More information
- Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: Bus and train customers in NRW can call 08006 50 40 30 around the clock for fare information, timetable information and more.
License (master data)
Pro Herford GmbH
