Wilhelmsturm — Attraction in Dillenburg

Wilhelmsturm in Dillenburg, Germany is a fascinating place if you are into the history of the Nassau family or fortification techniques in the area.

The whole place looks impressive from a distance. The tower is a relatively new addition, the old castle was mostly lost in a fire, but there are still visible remnants of the old fort. This includes the old prison. There is also a statue of Willem of Orange-Nassau, probably the most famous inhabitant of the old castle.

The museums associated with this place are the tower and located at a lower level, Villa Grün.

The museum in the tower is on four different floors which can be reached via a steep, winding staircase. The second and fourth floor grant access to outside, so you can enjoy the spectacular views of the area.

Every room has folding chairs if you need to catch your breath. The top floor doubles as a conference space and has regular chairs.

The tower is not wheelchair accessible and neither is the Villa, as far as I could tell.

Inside the various rooms on each floor, you'll find some info and artifacts about the 16th, 17th, and 18th century Nassau family. Everything is explained in both German and Dutch. You can also check out a videos in multiple languages and displays on the various stages of the fort's history.

All in all, there isn't that much to see (compared to, for instance, the Prinsenhof in Delft, NL). The price of admission, however, is low, so it's an experience to just go there and learn a little bit more about the history of the area and the people who lived there. Well-worth a visit in my opinion.

I didn't check out the Kazematten, which is a guided tour at an additional (low) price. The outside area is free of charge, where you can check out some more interesting information about the history of the place.

The museum in the tower is closed for lunch (1 pm - 2 pm) and is closed for the winter (November - April).

The tower has no restroom, but if you have a ticket for the tower, you can use the facilities in the Villa.

Parking is a bit of an issue, as there are only a few spaces right next to the tower. Your main option is to park at a lower level. I suggest to first check on top and then go below if there is no parking available. But you have to handle the pretty steep driveway.

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Also known as Wilhelm Tower ... A historical landmark in Dillenburg offers a unique historical perspective on what happened during the 1800s and so on.

Built between 1872 and 1875, it was constructed as a memorial to Wilhelm I of Orange, who played a key role in the Dutch struggle for independence. The tower stands about 37 meters tall and is located on the Schlossberg, offering a museum and an observation deck.

We paid 4 euros for a guided tour. There were so many bookings for the 3pm tour. So, we were divided into two groups. There were 33 people in our group. The tour was in German but our tour guide would speak English and we were encouraged to ask any questions if we had any.

The tour lasted 75 mins. Sadly, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs.

Most of our time was spent underground. No one had any challenges with confined space. It was all good.

There was lots of parking space and there was a festival where everyone could see what life has back in history. I think this festival is held once a year.

Toilets are available. There is a museum and other exhibitions one can pay to...

Loved being able to clime the spiral tower stairs nearly to the top. The photos from the top make the sky over the city look like a photoshoped perfect sky. The tour under the catacombs is in a tour group and not recommended for small children as its dark and cold due to the natural temperature underground so bring a jacket its well worth it. Children are welcomed and there are no age restrictions to...