Reichenbach Tower
Reichenbacher Turm
A medieval gate tower at the western gate of the old town; climb to the top for views over the Obermarkt and the red-tiled roofs of the old town.
Reichenbach Tower is a gate tower preserved as part of the old town's fortifications. Its lower part was built in the 13th century, and its top is a Baroque lantern tower, about 51 m high. Inside is a small exhibition on the history of the city's defences, and the top floor is the watchman's room. From the top you can overlook the Obermarkt, the twin towers of the churches and the distant Landeskrone. It belongs to the Museum of Cultural History together with the round bastion Kaisertrutz opposite, and combined tickets are available. It is generally open from April to October (closed on Mondays), and the staircase is steep.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kaisertrutz
- Obermarkt & Holy Trinity Church
- Senckenberg Museum of Natural History
- Görlitz Department Store
- Holy Sepulchre
- Silesian Museum
- St. Nicholas Church & Cemetery
- Untermarkt & Town Hall