--- title: "Broad Tower Delitzsch" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/broad-tower-delitzsch" description: "The Breite Turm, part of the medieval town fortifications, was built in 1396 and secured the eastern entrance to the old town. Directly adjacent to it was the Breite Tor gate, which served as an entrance and exit for locals and foreigners. Until the 16th century, the Breite Turm was alternately referred to as the Leipziger, Eilenburger, Hausmann or Hoher Turm. Until 1902, the tower served as the residence and workplace of the city's tower keeper, also known as the Hausmann or Türmer. It reaches a height of 46 meters and has 130 steps." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923213/766a8d062d7c077901bf5ed3092c21d90881fa3bf73d4cd92e3e7589ef0c9333/broad-tower-in-delitzsch-places-of-interest-in-the-leipzig-region.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Broad Tower Delitzsch ===================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Historical site - Worth seeing Broad Tower in Delitzsch - Places of interest in the Leipzig region Broad tower and moat © Axel Goldammer.jpg The tower was built in 1396 as part of the fortifications. The **Breite Turm**, part of the medieval town fortifications, was built in 1396 and secured the eastern entrance to the old town. Directly adjacent to it was the Breite Tor gate, which served as an entrance and exit for locals and foreigners. Until the 16th century, the Breite Turm was alternately referred to as the Leipziger, Eilenburger, Hausmann or Hoher Turm. Until 1902, the tower served as the residence and workplace of the city's tower keeper, also known as the Hausmann or Türmer. It reaches a height of 46 meters and has 130 steps. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: From Leipzig main station take the S2 or RE 13 to Delitzsch station. From Delitzsch station 1km walk. Alternatively Bus B (Auto Webel) from Delitzsch train station to Delitzsch, Markt. Read more Contact person Mr. Jürgen GeislerSchloßstraße 31 04509 Delitzsch Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historical site - Historical site - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 2.41 km - Themed hiking trail 4.36 km - Themed hiking trail 2.37 km - Themed hiking trail Contact Breite Straße / Mauergasse 04509 Delitzsch