Eulenthurm-Museum
Local history museum in the Weißer Turm (White Tower) of Weißenthurm, a border and toll tower from around 1400, showing the town's history, including its tinplate and pumice industries.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The White Tower was built around 1400 on behalf of Trier Elector Werner von Falkenstein as a border, toll and defensive tower, roughly 100 meters before the border with the Electorate of Cologne. Gun loops show that firearms were already planned for during construction. Until 1829, through traffic on the "Alte Straße" ran right past the tower. Craftsmen and innkeepers settled around it, and the settlement later became the town of Weißenthurm. Locally the tower is also called the Eulenturm (Owl Tower); it has been a listed monument since 1983.
In the former living and defensive quarters, which at times also served as a prison, the Eulenthurm-Museum offers insights into local history. The tower is about 28.5 meters high.
Exhibits, information boards and pictures explain how Weißenthurm developed and how its residents earned their living. Two industries shaped the town in particular: the tinplate industry and the processing of pumice stone. The tour traces how these industries emerged and developed.
Highlights
- White Tower ("Eulenturm") as a border and toll tower from around 1400
- Local history of Weißenthurm
- Tinplate industry and pumice stone processing
- Former living and defensive quarters, at times a prison
- Operated by
- Stadt Weißenthurm
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum in the tower is not accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Mitte / Eulenturm · 150 m
Bus to the "Mitte / Eulenturm" stop (about 150 m); Weißenthurm train station is about 1,400 m away.
The tower stands on Altestraße in the center of Weißenthurm.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Event space can be rented; inquiries go to the town administration.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and programs for kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools are available by arrangement with the town administration. |
