Audio Guide of Bucksturm Tower

Bucksturm is generally open to the public on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with access via Bocksmauer Street. If you would like to visit at other times, this is often possible by prior arrangement or through guided tours organized by the Osnabrück Museum Quarter.

Admission to Bucksturm Tower is usually free during Sunday opening hours, making it a very accessible cultural attraction. However, if you visit as part of a guided city tour, the tour will have the fee set by the Osnabrück Tourist Office.

The visit is brief but intense; we recommend setting aside between 30 and 45 minutes. This is enough time to climb its four floors, read the information about the witch hunts, and enjoy the views from the upper windows.

Originally built in the early 13th century as a watchtower (Johanniswachturm), its historical fame comes from its use as a prison and torture chamber during the medieval witch hunts. Today it houses a permanent exhibition on witch trials, serving as a crucial testimony to Osnabrück’s past.

Given its limited opening hours, the best time is definitely Sunday around midday to make sure you find it open. Visiting on clear spring or autumn days adds a special atmosphere as you explore the old adjacent city wall after leaving the tower.

No. Due to its original medieval structure, the tower has narrow, steep stairs and no elevator. Unfortunately, access to the upper floors and the exhibition is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility difficulties.

The tower is located in the Museum Quarter; right next to it you will find the Heger Gate monument to Waterloo and the fascinating Felix Nussbaum House. You are also just a few minutes’ walk from the beautiful Market Square and St. Mary’s Church.

Wear comfortable shoes for climbing the stairs and try to combine your visit with a walk through the Old Town. To truly understand the historical context without needing an in-person guide, we suggest enhancing your experience by listening to the site’s story with a specialized audio guide from IAudioguia.com.