Görlitz Towers’ Day
September 22 | 10:00 – 18:00
a joint initiative of
FVKS e.V. and GÖRLITZER SAMMLUNGEN FÜR GESCHICHTE UND KULTUR
It’s that time again. Discover new perspectives on our Towers’ Day. A total of five towers await, plus a contest and, for the first time, virtual tours for all those who like to stay “on the ground”.
Lady’s Tower (Frauenturm), Nikolai Tower (Nikolaiturm), Town Hall Tower (Rathausturm), Reichenbach Tower (Reichenbacher Turm), Virtual TowerTour (Virtuelle TurmTour).
Lady’s Tower
- 136 stairs
- 45 meters
- 2 tower guard rooms
- max. 15 persons
- guided tour
- not barrier-free
Nikolai Tower
- 128 stairs
- 42 meters
- approx. 45 minutes
- max. 10 persons
- guided tour
- not barrier-free
Town Hall Tower
- 191 stairs
- 63 meters
- 360° viewing platform
- max. 10 persons
- guided tour
- not barrier-free
Reichenbach Tower
- 165 stairs
- 51 meters
- 7 floors
- max. 15 persons
- individual tour
- not barrier-free
Virtual TowerTour
- 360° guided tour
- interactive touch display
- approx. 30 minutes
- max. 10 persons
- guided tour
- barrier-free
Info
Prices
A 5-in-1 combo ticket is valid on the Towers’ Day. Tickets are available at all venues. Tickets for single towers will not be available on this day.
- Adults: € 8,00
- Children (6-14 years): € 3.00
Opening hours
The Towers’ Day takes place from 10 am to 6 pm. Last admission at 5 pm.
Venues
The Towers’ Day (TürmerTag) takes place at five locations in the historic old town of Görlitz. All are within walking distance of each other and only a few hundred meters apart.
- Our Lady’s Tower: Marienplatz / corner of Steinstraße
- Reichenbach Tower: Platz des 17. Juni / Obermarkt
- Town Hall Tower: Untermarkt 6
- Nikolai Tower: Nikolaigraben / Nikolaistraße
- Virtual TowerTour: TowerTour | GALERIE, Untermarkt 22
Payment options
Electronic card and cash payments are accepted at the museum’s ticket office in the Kaisertrutz (Reichenbacher Turm).
Only cash payment is possible at the other venues.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the Town Hall Tower, Our Lady’s Tower, Reichenbach Tower and Nikolai Tower are not barrier-free.
In addition to the traditional tower tour, the “TurmTour Gallery” at Untermarkt 22 offers a Virtual Tower Tour. This is barrier-free.
Languages
The guided tours are held in German.
Contest
Visit the towers (also virtually) and collect at least 3 stamps to take part in the raffle for attractive prizes.
Contest cards are available when you buy your ticket.
Organizer
The Towers’ Day is a joint initiative of
- Förderverein Kulturstadt Görlitz-Zgorzelec e.V. (FVKS): Team TurmTour | FVKS, Untermarkt 22, 02826 Görlitz
- Görlitzer Sammlungen für Geschichte und Kultur: Cultural History Museum, Neißstraße 29, 02826 Görlitz
Contact
Team TowerTour
Phone: +49 (0)3581 684 90 10
turmtour [at] turmtour.eu