Towers and Gates Tour

Description

Towers and Gates Tour
A glimpse into four previously locked and inaccessible towers to the public can be enjoyed as part of the newly developed Towers and Gates City Tour. A tower keeper in historical attire guides the group to the highest defensive towers of Villingen's city center and shares news, stories, and old secrets of the gates. An impressive view over the city's rooftops awaits.
The Pulvertürmle, the Johanneskirchturm, the Oberes Tor, and the Romäusturm are part of this entertaining tour. Although the towers have undergone some renovation and safety measures for the tour, it remains somewhat adventurous. The historic steps vary in height, and the beams are often at head height, so sure footing and sturdy shoes are required. The group size is limited to a maximum of 20 people. The meeting point is the Graf-Berthold-Denkmal in Villingen. The tour can also be booked as a group tour upon request. It is available at the Tourist Information at the Franziskaner Cultural Center and at all advance booking offices in the 'Kulturticket Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg' network. Participation is only possible with registration. For more information, please contact the Tourist Information at the Franziskaner Cultural Center (Rietgasse 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen) Tel.: 07721/82-2340, Email: tourist-info@villingen-schwenningen.de.
Participants must be sure-footed and free from vertigo. The minimum age for participation is 14 years. The tour can only be undertaken with a helmet and headlamp, which are provided by WIR VS GmbH. The tour is at your own risk.

Highlights

• Access to four historic towers
• Guided by a tower keeper in historical attire
• Max. 20 participants per group

General Information

The Towers and Gates Tour in Villingen-Schwenningen offers a unique insight into four previously locked towers. Led by a historical tower keeper, participants will learn exciting stories and secrets of the city. The tour requires sure footing and sturdy shoes.

Location

Am Niederen Tor 2, 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

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