Kirchturm Besteigung St.Nicolai Lemgo
The climb takes you up a total of 165 steps through the historic north tower of St. Nicolai Church. Already on the first few levels, you’ll pass the tower clock, which has been in operation since 1851 and continues to tell the time reliably to this day. A few floors higher is the Lemgo carillon with its 22 bells.
As you climb higher, the tower’s architectural style changes: the massive masonry gives way to the striking spire. Here, a historic tower hatch serves as a reminder of how the tower keeper used to have to transport food and fuel to his high-up apartment. You’ll then reach the tower keeper’s quarters, where the tower keepers lived and worked until the tower-keeping service was discontinued in 1854.
Finally, you’ll reach the observation deck—the tower keeper’s former workplace. From here, an impressive view of Lemgo unfolds in three directions. Through the historic openings, you can see, among other things, the market square with its magnificent townhouses, Mittelstraße, and Brake Castle.
You can obtain the key to climb the church tower at the Lemgo Tourist Information Office (Kramerstraße 1). Please note the current opening hours and the limited number of keys available.
Admission is €2.00 for adults and €1.00 for children.
Good to know
Openings
- The church tower is open daily, 24 hours a day. However, to climb the tower, you will need a key, which is available exclusively at the Lemgo Tourist Information Office (Lemgo Marketing, Kramerstraße 1).
Keys are available during opening hours:
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays: closed
Please note that only a limited number of keys are available. Price info
Price adult: €2.00
Price child: €1.00
Children: 1€
Adults: 2€General information
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
for Groups
for families
for individual guests
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
Foreign Language
- German, English
Payment methods
- Cash, Debit Card
Accessibility
- Travel for EveryoneDurch die 165 Stufen ist der Aufstieg leider nicht barriefrei und wird Menschen mit guter Kondition empfohlen.
Directions & Parking facilities
- You can obtain the key to the church tower exclusively at the Lemgo Tourist Information Office (Kramerstraße 1). Please check the current opening hours before your visit.
The entrance to the church tower is located at St. Nicolai Church, right on the market square next to Diebesgasse. Visitors climb the north tower (the one on the left as seen from the market square). More information
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You can pick up the key to climb the church tower at the Lemgo Tourist Information Office (Kramerstraße 1). Please note the current opening hours and the limited number of keys available.
Admission is €2.00 for adults and €1.00 for children. Contact person
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Lippe Tourismus & Marketing GmbH
Grotenburg 5232760 DetmoldOrganization
