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Bismarck Tower Scheersberg

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    May 20, 2019

    In 1899, the planning of a tower in neo-Gothic style in honor of the former Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who died last year, began on the Scheersberg. In the year 1900 the funding was secured by donations and the laying of the foundation stone took place. In the fundraising for the Bismarckturm the 373 name stones, which are installed in the whole tower, were particularly effective. Stones of the burial chamber of a burial tomb Räveshoi (Rabenhügel) at the place were used after removal of the grave in the foundation of the tower. The inauguration ceremony of the tower designed by architect Alexander Wilhelm Prale finally took place on 5 June 1903.
    The construction of the Bismarck tower is 32.3 meters high, including the top of the flagpole. The total height above sea level is given as 102 m. The viewing platform is according to the prospectus in 18.30 meters height. He is owned by the district of Schleswig-Flensburg and is managed by a volunteer tower committee. (Source: wikipedia)

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      August 4, 2022

      The Scheersberg (sønderjysk Skæsbjerre) in the municipality of Steinbergkirche is about 70 m above sea level. NN one of the highest elevations in the north-east of Schleswig-Holstein. The Scheersberg, with the buildings located there, is today also a district of Steinbergkirche.

      Like its surroundings, the Scheersberg was formed by the ground and terminal moraines of the last glacial period, essentially by large glacier tongues. The name Scheersberg is a takeover of the Danish Skærsbjerg into the German language; it means mountain with stones, which points to the megalithic tombs there. On the Scheersberg there was a large burial mound consisting of two burial chambers.

      There has been a tavern on the Scheersberg since 1706, a new building was erected after a fire in 1884.
      During the First Schleswig War there was a Danish observation post on the mountain.


      A Bismarck tower has stood at the highest point of the Scheersberg since 1903. In 1899, the planning and collection of donations to finance the tower began, also by means of the ashlar donations visible on the tower. The complex with the two burial chambers already mentioned was demolished before the tower was built. The cornerstone was laid on July 18, 1900. The tower was designed to be accessible at full height via internal stairs and therefore has a viewing platform. Flags were displayed on certain occasions or times. In September 2018 the tower was reopened after a long closure. In it is u. a. to visit an exhibition about the history of Schleswig-Holstein.

      de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheersberg

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        July 31, 2022

        The ascent to the tower is rewarded with a wonderful view and a lot of interesting information on the different levels with different subject areas. Admission is free. A donation can be left in the entrance area.

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