--- title: "Historischer Wehrturm Bad Wünnenberg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/historischer-wehrturm-bad-wuennenberg" description: "The mighty defensive tower was intended to protect the townspeople from attacks from the south. The tower was rebuilt true to the original by the local heritage association in Wünnenberg from the original stones, which had been used in houses in the meantime, and opened to the public. A total of around 1,200 tons of stone were used.A small historical exhibition can be found inside the reconstruction. A medieval garden with old cultivated plants and medicinal herbs has been created at the foot of the tower. From time to time, the tower and the surrounding garden are used for events, concerts and readings. Information on the events can be found at www.kuk-bad-wuennenberg.de.Further information at: www.heimatverein-badwuennenberg.de" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2585175/79762c7de475b25432d469751793c5cab8527ee995b81093155e923983cd5da2/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Historischer Wehrturm Bad Wünnenberg ==================================== - Historic site Historischer Wehrturm \| Bad Wünnenberg Historischer Wehrturm \| Bad Wünnenberg Zwei Personen betrachten Pflanzen im Hochbeet eines gepflegten Kräutergartens vor einem alten Wehrturm. This 20 m high monument from the 13th century is part of the medieval town fortifications and is located in the oldest part of Wünnenberg: in the so-called "upper town" near the church. The mighty defensive tower was intended to protect the townspeople from attacks from the south. The tower was rebuilt true to the original by the local heritage association in Wünnenberg from the original stones, which had been used in houses in the meantime, and opened to the public. A total of around 1,200 tons of stone were used. A small historical exhibition can be found inside the reconstruction. A medieval garden with old cultivated plants and medicinal herbs has been created at the foot of the tower. From time to time, the tower and the surrounding garden are used for events, concerts and readings. Information on the events can be found at Further information at: Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Every 1st Sunday of the month from 2.00 - 4.30 pm When the historic granary is open, the Bad Wünnenberg local history association also offers guided tours of the defense tower. Read more Price info on request Read more General information - Bus stop available Directions & Parking facilities Coming from the south, turn into Burgstraße at the Wilms restaurant. The tower is located directly behind the restaurant. Read more License (master data) Bad Wünnenberg Touristik GmbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Historic site Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Health/wellness - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - Inn/guesthouse - Café - Snack bar - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Inn - Package - Individual offer - Individual offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Service - Church - Historic site - Tours4.93 km - Regional hiking trail 9.37 km - Regional hiking trail 4.61 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Burgstraße 25b 33181 Bad Wünnenberg