Dresden town hall tower opens after years: A look over the city!

Dresden town hall tower opens after years: A look over the city!

A piece of history is revived: after twelve long years, the Dresden town hall opens its doors again for the public. From July 1st, visitors can visit the impressive town hall tower, which has been closed since 2013 due to a lack of emergency routes, as part of a test operation by October 31. This step was possible after intensive preparations by the authorities and the fire brigade, which have developed a corresponding concept for reopening. The town hall tower, at a height of around 100 meters, offers a spectacular viewing platform at almost a 70 meter height, which should soon enjoy great popularity. The [ZEIT] (https://www.zeit.de/news/2025-06/19/dresden-oeffnet-rathaus tower-test-fuer-visitor) reports that the famous figure of the "Golden Rathausmann", which as a symbol for Hercules embodies the beauties of the city, adorns the top of the tower.

The reopening of the town hall tower is, among other things, the result of a long wire rope, which started with fire protection problems. The tower had been closed since 2015 after defects in fire protection were found. Mayor Stephan Kühn from the Greens had originally set itself the goal of making the tower accessible to visitors from 2025. However, details on the measures carried out such as lighting and improving the escape routes still have to be fully implemented. Visitor groups with a maximum of five people should be accompanied by trained escape helpers.

impressions and challenges

The press office of the town hall made it clear that the ideas mentioned in the latest notices have not yet been concrete. City spokeswoman Barbara Knifka pointed out that some challenges had to be mastered before the opening. The renovation project for the town hall tower and its interiors could possibly start in 2025. Mayor Kühn will soon give a more precise assessment of the current state of preparation.

A look at the architecture of the city shows that Dresden, often referred to as "Elbflorence", is not only known for its baroque splendor, but also has a variety of cultural monuments. In the city you will find around 9,300 of these monuments that preserve the cultural heritage. This includes not only historical buildings, but also churches and parks. There are also important buildings such as the Semperoper and the Zwinger among the cultural monuments worth protecting. The WikipediaSeite can offer more about this.

The opening of the town hall tower is therefore more than just a return of a building to functionality, it is also a step to strengthen the cultural identity of Dresden, which is characterized by a treasury -like accumulation of monuments. TAG24 reports that this identity is significantly strengthened by every pleasant new experience such as the opening of the town hall tower for residents and tourists is.