The 36 meter high tower, still a landmark of the city of Geislingen, was built around 1400 to protect the lower-lying Helfenstein Castle. After the castle was razed in 1552, the Ödenturm remained. Today it serves as a lookout tower.

Open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tower room, which houses a small exhibition, can be climbed from May to October.

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February 24, 2024

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Exposed location in front of the Ödenturm to have the best view of Geislingen and Helfenstein Castle.

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The Ödenturm is mentioned for the first time in the 14th century... It used to have a bell that was rung in case of danger. As a landmark of Geislingen, new lighting was donated in 2021 so that it can tower over Geislingen illuminated at night.

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Location: Geislingen an der Steige, Göppingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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