The well-preserved Diekturm from late 15th century became Reinforcement of the Einbeck fortifications Built in the Middle Ages and located in the south of the town of Einbeck, this massive round tower received the their name from Heinrich Diek, a patrician's son from Einbeck. Diek allegedly caused the great city fire in Einbeck in 1540 and was executed for it.
In earlier times, the tower had a pointed conical roofThis roof has disappeared over the years. In the second half of the 18th century was built in front of the tower bathhouse built.
Who is closer to the City history of Einbeck and the Diekturm If you are interested, you can take a look at the city tour program of the Einbeck Tourist Information. These include, for example, the Tour "Light Beer & Dark Shadows", where guests climb the Diekturm and get to know the city of Einbeck by nightlight, led by a tour guide.
In earlier times, the tower had a pointed conical roofThis roof has disappeared over the years. In the second half of the 18th century was built in front of the tower bathhouse built.
Who is closer to the City history of Einbeck and the Diekturm If you are interested, you can take a look at the city tour program of the Einbeck Tourist Information. These include, for example, the Tour "Light Beer & Dark Shadows", where guests climb the Diekturm and get to know the city of Einbeck by nightlight, led by a tour guide.
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Opening hours
The Diekturm can be viewed from the inside as part of the evening tour "Light Beer & Dark Shadows." It can be viewed from the outside at any time.
Price information
The Diekturm can be viewed from the outside free of charge at any time from the ramparts. The tower can only be viewed from the inside on a guided tour.
Prices for a guided tour "Light Beer and Dark Shadows" can be obtained from the Einbeck Tourist Information Office.
Prices for a guided tour "Light Beer and Dark Shadows" can be obtained from the Einbeck Tourist Information Office.
fitness
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
Pets Allowed
suitable for seniors
for children (3-6 years)
for children (6-10 years)
for children (from 10 years)
Possible ways to pay
is free
Arrival & Parking
Arrival by public transport:
From Einbeck-Mitte train station you can reach the Diekturm in about 14 minutes (1,1 km).
On foot:
The Diekturm is located just a few minutes away from Einbeck's pedestrian zone and can be reached from the market square in less than 10 minutes (700 m).
By car:
Einbeck is easily accessible by car via the B3 highway. Parking is available in the surrounding streets and in nearby parking lots in the city center (e.g., Neustädter Kirchplatz and the Brauhaus parking garage).
From Einbeck-Mitte train station you can reach the Diekturm in about 14 minutes (1,1 km).
On foot:
The Diekturm is located just a few minutes away from Einbeck's pedestrian zone and can be reached from the market square in less than 10 minutes (700 m).
By car:
Einbeck is easily accessible by car via the B3 highway. Parking is available in the surrounding streets and in nearby parking lots in the city center (e.g., Neustädter Kirchplatz and the Brauhaus parking garage).
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