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Wasserturm Varel

This 165-foot water tower has been supplying the residents of Varel with drinking water for more than a century.

Varel, Germany

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Martijn Luinstra
A visitor descends the spiral staircase through the reservoir.   martijnluinstra (Atlas Obscura User)
A large waterpipe with the spiral staircase in the background.   martijnluinstra (Atlas Obscura User)
One of the tower's exhibition floors, with a red bench with a couple of exhibition panels above. A staircase prominently crosses the picture.   martijnluinstra (Atlas Obscura User)
Outside view of the water tower, partly obscured by a tree.   martijnluinstra (Atlas Obscura User)
View from the viewing platform over the village of Varel, with a forrest to the left.   martijnluinstra (Atlas Obscura User)
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On the edge of the village of Varel, a 50.5-meter-tall landmark towers far above the surrounding forests and houses. This water tower was finished in 1914 and still supplies its village with drinking water to this day. Every day, the tower is open to visitors who can enjoy the view from the top.

Along the ascent, you can view a small exhibition about the tower's history, function, and relationship with the surrounding community. A spiral staircase through the tower's reservoir leads to the viewing platform, which provides a marvelous view of the German countryside.

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The tower is usually not staffed, and can be entered by dropping a €0.50 coin in the door's locking mechanism.

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November 18, 2022

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