--- title: City tower url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430011069/city-tower.html" description: "In the center of the enclosed main square, the city’s landmark—visible from afar—soars into the sky. The nearly 60-meter-high, freestanding city tower was built between 1564 and 1568 under Emperor Maximilian II to serve as a bell, watch, and clock tower.Its four-story rectangular structure blends Gothic and Renaissance styles and is particularly striking thanks to its imposing architecture.It’s worth the climb! After ascending 157 steps, you’ll reach the gallery, which offers a unique panoramic view all the way to the Alpine foothills.Tip: Stay overnight 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 center of the enclosed main square, the city’s landmark—visible from afar—soars into the sky. The nearly 60-meter-high, freestanding city tower was built between 1564 and 1568 under Emperor Maximilian II to serve as a bell, watch, and clock tower. Its four-story rectangular structure blends Gothic and Renaissance styles and is particularly striking thanks to its imposing architecture. It’s worth the climb! After ascending 157 steps, you’ll reach the gallery, which offers a unique panoramic view all the way to the Alpine foothills. Tip: Stay overnight in the city tower— **[www.turmhotel.at](https://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")