--- title: "Kirchturm Besteigung St.Nicolai Lemgo" url: "https://www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.com/en/start/poi/kirchturm-besteigung-stnicolai-lemgo" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > start > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Kirchturm Besteigung St.Nicolai Lemgo ===================================== - Churches - Well Worth Seeing Climb the steeple of St. Nicolai Church and enjoy a breathtaking view of Lemgo. After climbing 165 steps, you’ll be rewarded with a unique view of the historic Hanseatic city. Information and keys are available at the Tourist Information Office at Kramerstraße 1. 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. Read more 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. Read more Price info Price adult: €2.00 Price child: €1.00 Children: 1€ Adults: 2€ Read more 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 Everyone**Durch die 165 Stufen ist der Aufstieg leider nicht barriefrei und wird Menschen mit guter Kondition empfohlen. Read more 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). Read more More information Here is a suitable informational text for destination one: 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. Read more Contact person Lemgo MarketingKramerstraße 1 32657 Lemgo Author Lippe Tourismus & Marketing GmbHGrotenburg 52 32760 Detmold Organization Lemgo MarketingKramerstraße 1 Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Well Worth Seeing - Tourist Informations - Info Centres Contact **Lemgo Marketing** Kramerstraße 1 32657 Lemgo