Frankfurter Fernsehturm remains closed - Germany’s iconic TV towers face uncertain futures as closures mount
Germany’s iconic TV towers are slowly reopening to the public, but many remain closed for good. Only four—Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Stuttgart—still welcome visitors, with Munich’s set to follow soon. Meanwhile, other cities face funding hurdles that threaten their plans entirely.
Frankfurt’s Europaturm, once home to Germany’s highest rooftop terrace with 3,000 square meters of space, is unlikely to reopen. The federal government had promised to cover half the renovation costs, but this funding pledge expires at the end of 2025. With an estimated €50 million needed for repairs, the project now appears unviable.
Hamburg and Dresden are moving forward with their own reopening plans. Hamburg’s building permit process is nearly complete, targeting a 2031 launch. Dresden, meanwhile, is preparing the necessary approvals. Both cities are working under similar financial constraints as Frankfurt but remain determined to proceed. Elsewhere, Mannheim’s TV tower will close to visitors at the end of the year. Towers in Frankfurt, Cologne, and Nuremberg have already been shut for over two decades. Without renewed funding or alternative solutions, their observation decks may stay closed indefinitely.
The future of Germany’s TV towers hangs on funding and local commitment. While some cities push ahead, others like Frankfurt have abandoned reopening efforts. For now, only a handful of towers remain accessible, leaving many once-popular viewpoints out of reach.
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