Discover the oldest building in the city
As a special architectural highlight, the Red Tower will be open to guests and residents during the Capital of Culture year 2025.
Visits can be made on your own or as part of a guided tour with a tour guide.
Discover the city's oldest landmark
The Red Tower was built at the end of the 12th century and is the city's oldest landmark. The tower owes its name to the red color of the attached brick storey. Over the course of time, the Red Tower has taken on various functions: Keep, part of the old town wall, prison and museum.
The Red Tower is open from 12.00 - 14.00 on the following weekends:
February: 01.02., 08.02., 15.02., 22.02.
March: 01.03., 08.03., 15.03., 22.03., 29.03.
April: 05.04., 12.04., 19.04., 26.04.
May: 03.05., 17.05., 24.05., 30.05.
June: 01.06., 07.06., 13.06., 14.06., 20.06., 21.06., 22.06., 28.06.
July: 05.07., 12.07., 19.07., 26.07.
August: 02.08., 09.08., 16.08., 23.08., 30.08.
September: 05.09., 06.09., 13.09., 20.09., 24.09., 25.09., 26.09., 27.09.
October: 04.10., 11.10., 18.10., 25.10.
November: 01.11., 08.11., 15.11., 22.11., 29.11.
December: 06.12., 13.12., 20.12., 27.12.
Admission: € 2.50 (cash payment on site or cash/card payment possible at the Tourist Information)
Red Tower tour with city centre
Learn exciting stories about the oldest building in the city centre!
You have to climb 100 steps to enjoy a special view from the oldest building in the city. In addition to the history of the city, you will learn about the spectacular prison inmate who served time here. After the guided tour, a short tour of the city centre awaits you.
Price information (individual tour)
Price per group in English: € 140
Duration of the tour: 1.5 hours
Maximum number of participants: 12 persons
