--- title: City tower url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430011069/city-tower.html" description: "In the centre of the self-contained main square, the city's landmark rises into the sky, visible from afar. The almost 60 metre high, free-standing city tower was built between 1564 and 1568 under Emperor Maximilian II as a bell, watch and clock tower.It combines Gothic and Renaissance styles in its four-storey ashlar construction and is particularly impressive thanks to its imposing architecture.It's worth the climb! Climb 157 steps to reach the gallery, which offers a unique view as far as the foothills of the Alps.Tip: Spend the night in the city tower - www.turmhotel.at" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # City tower City Tower ============ Enns, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/213541/5716373B203E7434391DAA3F9B0572268F8B17446E239D5AA7C58EF824221747/stadtturm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/213542/ECC095965124C4266BD03930BE0C4CF6D32E68E1A15D417C456D7AA4C2467226/ausblick.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/213543/3BCC5B111B0F27D5B5404145C4954110F376DCAEFED1C21AF719B2BE33485543/stadtturm-innen.jpg) [ ![Town tower in Enns: A tall tower with an ornately decorated façade sits enthroned in the centre of a picturesque townscape. The clock on the tower is clearly recognisable, with an ornate superstructure above it. Green treetops frame the tower and lend the overall picture a harmonious atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213541/5716373B203E7434391DAA3F9B0572268F8B17446E239D5AA7C58EF824221747/stadtturm.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213541/5716373B203E7434391DAA3F9B0572268F8B17446E239D5AA7C58EF824221747/stadtturm.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich_Good Morning World_Melanie Schillinger Close copyright [ ![Town tower in Enns: A town with medieval architecture and an imposing church with towers characterises the townscape. Colourful roofs and buildings in different styles line the streets that wind their way through the landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213542/ECC095965124C4266BD03930BE0C4CF6D32E68E1A15D417C456D7AA4C2467226/ausblick.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich_Good Morning World_Melanie Schillinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213542/ECC095965124C4266BD03930BE0C4CF6D32E68E1A15D417C456D7AA4C2467226/ausblick.jpg) © Open copyright © Eva Stiftinger Close copyright [ ![Town tower in Enns: An old, mechanical-looking device in a wood-panelled setting. It appears to be a complicated mechanism with cogwheels, levers and other components. The setting is simple and rustic, with wooden walls and beams. The object gives the impression of a historical, handcrafted object.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/213543/3BCC5B111B0F27D5B5404145C4954110F376DCAEFED1C21AF719B2BE33485543/stadtturm-innen.jpg "© Eva Stiftinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/213543/3BCC5B111B0F27D5B5404145C4954110F376DCAEFED1C21AF719B2BE33485543/stadtturm-innen.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Hauptplatz 1 4470 Enns [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%201%2C%204470%20Enns "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%201%2C%204470%20Enns "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2140884&lon=14.4794197&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) In the centre of the self-contained main square, the city's landmark rises into the sky, visible from afar. The almost 60 metre high, free-standing city tower was built between 1564 and 1568 under Emperor Maximilian II as a bell, watch and clock tower. It combines Gothic and Renaissance styles in its four-storey ashlar construction and is particularly impressive thanks to its imposing architecture. It's worth the climb! Climb 157 steps to reach the gallery, which offers a unique view as far as the foothills of the Alps. Tip: Spend the night in the city tower - www.turmhotel.at When you go up you will see the new Pixel Hotelroom, the clockwork from the year 1564 and the 6 bells. On top will have a great view! [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **City Tower** Hauptplatz 1 4470 Enns Phone +43 7223 82777Show no. E-Mail [info.enns@oberoesterreich.at](#mailto) Web [www.tse-enns.at](http://www.tse-enns.at "New window") http://www.tse-enns.at --- **Contact person** Stadtamt Enns --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ 8 - 20 o'clock - opened daily [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**East exit A1, left to the roundabout, 2nd exit, left into the centre. **Parking**- Parking space: 100 **Parking fees**€ 0,50 [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service** **Guided tour**Admission is included as part of a city tour! [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Tower entry: € 2,- (coin slot at the entrance) **Payment methods** Cash payment [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard. [To the website](http://www.tse-enns.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")