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Visiting the test tower in Rottweil

A great experience awaits you!

The record-breaking tower was built by TK Elevator in Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg’s oldest town. On this page, we have compiled key information for planning your visit to Germany’s highest observation platform.

Important information before buying a ticket

Please plan extra time due to the large number of visitors.

Due to the continued popularity of the test tower, it is not possible to avoid long waits. Of course, we are constantly striving to optimize the flow of visitors. One line for all visitors has proven to be the most practical option. In particular, this also allows larger groups to be admitted to the tower together or one after the other. Regardless of whether you plan to purchase tickets at the box office or have already purchased them online, please get in line.

Part of the waiting area is covered to protect visitors from the sun. If it is sunny outside, remember to wear plenty of sunscreen and hydrate before your visit.

There is a vending machine in the visitors’ foyer where you can purchase beverages, as well as find places where you can sit.

Online tickets cannot be exchanged.

Exchanges and refunds of tickets purchased online are not possible.

When you order tickets online, you can choose between day passes (for a particular day) and gift certificates.

Advance reservations and orders are not possible. However, tickets are always available at the box office.

Check the settings of your spam filter before ordering.

Before you can place your order, please register in our online shop . After we have received your payment, you will be sent an e-mail with the files and your tickets. Check your spam filter settings to ensure you receive your tickets: Make sure your e-mail account has a spam folder where you can find the e-mail if it does not land in your inbox. Allow unknown senders and attachments in PDF format as well. The confirmation e-mail is also your invoice.

Thanks to the registration function, you will never lose a ticket from now on. You will find all the tickets you purchased from us saved in your account , as long as they have not been redeemed or they have not expired. If you encounter any problems, please contact the test tower shop team using the contact form on the ticket shop website .

Bulky, hazardous, and loud items must be left at the coat check.

Prohibited items, bringing pets, consumption of food and beverages:

Suitcases, backpacks, and handbags (larger than 25 cm x 15 cm x 20 cm (LxWxH)), umbrellas, baby strollers, tripods, and noise-producing items (such as musical instruments, sound blasters, radios, vuvuzelas) are not permitted on the observation platform.

These can be left free of charge at the coat check in the visitors’ lobby, if space is available.

Cell phones are to be set to silent mode.

It is forbidden to carry weapons and other dangerous objects anywhere on the test tower site.

Bringing and operating drones and other remote-controlled devices is also prohibited within the test tower site.

Pets are not permitted on the test tower site.

The consumption of food and beverages brought from outside by visitors is not permitted on the observation platform.

For more details, please scroll down to read the rules of conduct for the test tower. Thank you.

Information for groups

Large groups are welcome at the test tower. The test tower is approved for a maximum of 199 people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer people have been admitted due to social-distancing rules. Please keep in mind that you are not the only one visiting the site.

In some cases, this may mean that you have to wait in line in order to visit the observation platform. This will depend on the number of visitors. Approx. 15 people are allowed in the elevator at any one time. Restrictions have been placed on this number during the COVID-19 pandemic. With large groups, it will take a longer amount of time for everybody to reach the observation platform.

You can buy tickets online at https://shop.testturm.de. A maximum of 30 tickets can be purchased per order. You can of course also place multiple orders. Please check availability online.

Tickets can also be purchased for groups at the box office. If you purchase ticket on-site, there is a discount of €1 per adult. There are generally enough tickets available for groups. However, please plan to wait. Reservations at the box office are unfortunately not possible.

If you are a tour operator arriving by bus, please go to the ticket office. Thank you very much.

Information on purchasing gift certificates

You can purchase gift certificates during opening hours at our box office in the TK Elevator test tower in Rottweil or online in our ticket shop. Gift certificates, valued at €9, €10, €20, or €50, can be used both online and at the box office in Rottweil to purchase tickets and merchandise. Any amount left over is available for future purchases.

Please get in line and redeem your gift certificate for tickets at the box office once you enter the visitors’ lobby. Gift certificates are valid for 12 months. Gift certificates that you purchased in the old shop are still valid. You can exchange them at the box office during your visit. If you have a gift certificate not restricted to a particular day, you can also get in line and wait your turn to visit the observation platform.

If you are buying a gift certificate for a loved one, friend, or colleague, then download the free test tower card which you can find lower down on this page. You can place the gift certificates in the card and also write your own personal greeting.

Information on guided tours

The Rottweil tourist office offers various guided tours around the TK Elevator test tower and also in the test tower itself. For more information, please visit Rottweil’s official website.

Rottweil tourist office/guided tours

Opening hours

Day Time from to
Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bank holidays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Last ride up: 30 minutes before closing

Please note the information regarding extended opening hours, such as during school holidays. You can always find full details on what days the tower is open to visitors in our online shop .

At 232 meters, the TKE test tower in Rottweil is the highest observation platform in Germany. It is accessible for persons with disabilities and features an enclosed interior space as well as a walkable outdoor area.

For safety reasons, baby carriages, large bags (backpacks, etc.), and dogs (and other pets) are not allowed on the platform.

We have no influence over the weather. In the event of poor visibility, there is no right to a full or partial refund of the entrance fee or to damages.

Ticket prices

Ticket type Price Information
Adults €9.00
Children five years and under Free
Children/teenagers (6–16 years) €5.00
TK Elevator employees €7.50 Only at the box office on presentation of a valid employee ID. Tickets are for the named person only and are non-transferable. Price also valid for accompanying adult family members (partner, parents, children).
Family ticket €26.00 Max. two adults and three children
Schoolchildren, students, members of the German federal volunteer force €5.00 On presentation of a valid ID. Tickets are for the named person only and are non-transferable.
Persons with a severe disability
No charge for accompanying person 		€5.00 On presentation of a disability card (Schwerbehindertenausweis, Eintrag B; Germany visitors only)
Accompanying persons receive their free ticket at the box office
Annual pass for adults €45.00 Only in the online shop

Please be aware that there may be longer waits due to high visitor traffic.

Buy your ticket on site or here in the online shop .

For you: Gift certificate

Are you purchasing a gift certificate for a loved one, friend, or colleague? Then download a test tower card here free of charge, in which you can place the gift certificate and write your own personal greeting.

Just print the PDF in color on A4 paper, select ‘actual size’ in the printer settings, and fold once in the middle: You then have a beautiful card to present the gift certificate in. Good luck and happy giving.

Gift certificates are available at the box office or under Tickets & Shop.

Please observe the following rules during your stay:

  • Park your vehicle in the designated parking areas.
  • Make sure you are healthy and not afraid of heights.
  • Leave handbags, carry-on luggage, backpacks, umbrellas, strollers, and the like in your car. These are not allowed on the platform. This also applies to bottles, beverages, and food.
  • No pets are not permitted on the observation platform.
  • Use the toilets in the entrance area before making your way to the observation platform.
  • There are a number of restaurants to choose from in Rottweil. Food is not served on the observation platform.
  • Children under the age of 14 may only enter the tower in the accompaniment of an adult.
  • For anyone in a wheelchair who travels in the accompaniment of another person, please go directly to the ticket office when you arrive.
  • Our staff on site is there to answer any questions you may have.

For further information, please refer to our visitor regulations at the test tower:

Arriving by car

Directions

How to find us.

Address:
TK Elevator Testturm, Berner Feld 60, 78628 Rottweil, Germany

If using a navigation device
Enter “Berner Feld 60 Rottweil” as your destination and follow the parking guidance system on site.

Plan your route in Google Maps

Directions when arriving by bus or train

Directions

You can reach the Rottweil train station via Deutsche Bahn. On weekdays, you can catch bus 5011 there, which leaves from the train station and takes you to the test tower via the Rottweil town center.

On Saturday and Sunday, you can use the on-demand bus service. Registration is required at least one hour before the start of the trip by contacting (+49-741) 9429-8835.

For more information visit http://stadtbus-rottweil.info/fahrplan/

Parking

Test tower site plan and parking

Please use the designated public parking spaces.

Paid parking is available, even outside the opening hours of the observation platform.

Test tower – highlights

Highest observation platform in Germany at 232 m
Magnificent panoramic view of surrounding area with a view of the Alps (weather permitting)
Highest office and conference rooms in Germany
Exterior cladding lends tower its unique look
Highest elevator-testing tower in Europe
Fastest panoramic elevator (eight meters per second)

Test tower – flyer

At the entrance to the test tower, you will receive our free flyer to remind you of your visit. You can view the flyer in PDF format here.

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