Seen from a distance, Bautzen‘s array of medieval towers seem to watch over the city, providing the city with its distinctive skyline and character.

Climb the towers – Let your gaze wander! Enjoy spectacular views over Bautzen, the river Spree and the gently rolling landscape of Upper Lusatia. The "Leaning Tower of Bautzen" is a real must for every visitor!

Reichenturm

Reichenturm

(1490–92) The „Leaning Tower of Bautzen“ is 56 metres high and has an inclination of 1.41 metres to the north-west. The viewing platform offers a marvellous view of the old town.

The Reichenturm is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April to October.

Abendansicht: beleuchteter Turm, Spiegelung auf der Wasser

Alte Wasserkunst

(1558) technical museum and city landmark, 47 meters tall with observation platform, gallery and café

The Alte Wasserkunst is open all year round. April to October daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November, December, February, March daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January: only at weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

www.altewasserkunstbautzen.de

gelbes Gebäude mit Turm

Rathaus – Rathausturm

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

Dom St. Petri

Dom St. Petri – Domturm

One of the oldest interdenominational churches for Protestants and Catholics (since 1524), late Gothic hall church (1213–21, 1497).

The cathedral tower is open on Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays from 1 to 5 p.m.

Matthiasturm

Matthiasturm

(1486) with St. George chapel and Matthias Corvinus figure – the King of Hungary and Bohemia gave the Matthiasturm its name.

The tower can be visited as part of a guided tour in German. Guided tours in foreign languages are available on request.

Winterabend Am Zwinger mit Blick auf den Nicolaiturm

Nicolaiturm

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

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Neue Wasserkunst

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

Blick auf Lauenturm, Kornmarkt-Center und Reichenturm

Lauenturm

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

Mühlbastei Bautzen am Reymannweg

Mühlbastei

(1468) Not open to the public as a viewing tower, but overnight stays can be booked.

Contact: www.muehlbastei-bautzen.de

Blick zum Burgwasserturm Bautzen an der Ortenburg

Burgwasserturm

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

Blick auf den Alten Wasserturm

Wasserturm

(1877) The youngest tower of Bautzen, elevated water tank with a capacity of 1000 m³.

The ruins of the old church and/or the water tower can be used for events of all kinds, e.g. guided tours, weddings, etc. To register, please contact the City Administration, Central Services Department on +49 3591 534-154 or send an e-mail to kati.rachlitz(at)bautzen.de.

Steinturm mit Zinnbrüstung und pyramidenförmiger Spitze

Wendischer Turm

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

runder Steinturm mit Spitzdach

Röhrscheidtbastei

(1469) Today part of the Sorbian National Ensemble, in summer there is a beer garden with music and the best view: Sorbisches National-Ensemble Bautzen: Kulturgarten

Abendlicht über den Dächern von Bautzen

Gerberbastei

(1503) Five-storey round tower with 3.50 m thick walls, built as a fortification. Youth hostel since 1913, more information at: Jugendherberge Bautzen

Schülertor

Schülerturm

Unfortunately, this tower is not open to the public.

kleiner viereckiger Steinturm mit Durchgang und Ziegel-Spitzdach

Mühltor

(1431) Bautzen's smallest city gate.

From Easter to the end of October, the mill gate with the guard's room on the upper floor can be visited free of charge on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. www.altstadtverein-bautzen.de