ThyssenKrupp Test Tower
Testovací věž thyssenkrupp v Rottweilu
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Built to test magnetically levitated elevators, the tower also boasts Germany's highest visitor platform.

📜 Modern test tower for high-speed elevators built by ThyssenKrupp.
🔍 Features Germany's highest visitor platform with panoramic views.

Why Go

⬆️ Experience Germany's highest visitor platform (232m)
👀 Enjoy sweeping views of Rottweil, the Black Forest, and even the Alps and Stuttgart on clear days
⚙️ Learn about cutting-edge elevator technology, including ropeless magnetic levitation
🚶 Easily accessible via a high-speed glass elevator

Why Avoid

⏳ Expect long waits due to high visitor popularity
🚫 Large bags, strollers, pets, and outside food/drinks are not permitted on the platform
☁️ Poor visibility in bad weather offers no right to refunds

Tips

☀️ Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated if visiting on a sunny day, as parts of the waiting area are uncovered
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office; no advance reservations are possible
🚌 Public bus service is available from the city center, and paid parking is on site

Cost

💰 Adults €12.50, children (6-15) €8.00, family tickets €35.00, groups of 16+ €10.00 per person.

Hours

🕒 Open Friday-Sunday and bank holidays. Friday/Sunday/holidays: 10 a.m.

  • 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.
  • 8 p.m. Last elevator ride is 30 minutes before closing.

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking available at the tower.

Last updated 28 days ago

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