Historic Towers & Viewpoints

Explore the medieval fortifications of Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage town. This collection features ten remarkably preserved defensive towers that once protected the city, including the Sternkiekerturm, which now serves as an observation deck. The list also includes the 19th-century Bismarck Tower on the Hamwarte hill, the oldest of its kind in Saxony-Anhalt, providing panoramic views of the Harz mountains and the historic timber-framed cityscape.

Bismarckturm Quedlinburg

Built in 1895 on the Hamwarte hill, this is the oldest Bismarck Tower in Saxony-Anhalt. It functions as an observation tower offering views over the city and the Harz mountain range.

Schreckensturm

A medieval defensive tower belonging to the historic city wall, also known locally as the Schreckensdüvel.

Sternkiekerturm / Lindenbeinscher Turm

A medieval defensive tower converted into an observation deck. Also known as the Lindenbeinscher Turm, it provides elevated views of the historic old town for a small entry fee.

Schweinehirtenturm

A medieval defensive tower that is part of the city's historic fortifications, also referred to as the Schweineturm.

Gänsehirtenturm

A preserved medieval defensive tower that forms part of Quedlinburg's listed city wall system.

Pulverturm

A medieval defensive tower that historically served as part of the city's protective fortification system.

Kruschitzkyturm

A medieval defensive tower integrated into the remains of the historic city walls.

Martinsturm

Also known as the Mertensturm, this medieval defensive structure is a key component of the city's listed fortification system.

Kuhhirtenturm - Turm opm Tittenplan

A medieval defensive tower, also known as the Turm opm Tittenplan, which served as part of the city's protective wall.

Spiegelturm

A medieval defensive tower also referred to as the Fleischhofturm, located along the historic city fortifications.

Kaiserturm

A medieval defensive tower that remains a significant element of the city's listed historic wall.