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Thieves' Tower, Bad Sooden-Allendorf

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Thieves' Tower, Bad Sooden-Allendorf

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Thieves' Tower, Bad Sooden-Allendorf

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    Location: Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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    1. Hiking loop from Wahlhausen

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    2. View of Asbach – Little Venice of Allendorf loop from Bad Sooden-Allendorf

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    3. Schifflersgrund Border Museum loop from Bad Sooden

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    November 29, 2020

    The thief tower is the last of the original 7 towers on the city fortifications.

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      June 2, 2018

      From the thief tower you have a wonderful view over Bad Sooden-Allendorf.
      But you are standing in front of a locked door if you have not previously borrowed the key for a deposit of EUR 20 from the town hall service office. The town hall is at Marktplatz 8, which is approx. 400 m away. The opening times of the service office are according to the notice at the town hall:
      Mon 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      Tue 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      Wed closed
      Thu 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
      Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
      Sat 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
      (As of June 2018)

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        September 2, 2022

        In recent years, the tower could also be climbed without having to pick up the key in advance from the service office (open during the day). From the top you have a fantastic all-round view of Bad Sooden-Allendorf. In front of the tower is a large children's playground, a small soccer field and a basketball hoop. All in all a wonderful spot for a (longer) break.

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          October 19, 2021

          The thief tower was built in the 14th century as part of the city fortifications and served as a watchtower. In 2000 it was given a new roof and is now used as a lookout tower.

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            March 1, 2024

            Of course, the Thieves' Tower is also an absolute highlight and definitely worth a visit -> don't forget your camera, it's a really great motif! ;-)

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              September 13, 2024

              Historic tower and always a photo motif.

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                Location: Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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