Kirchturm Daniel — Attraction in Nördlingen

I whispered to this special feline" I would like to take you home, hop into my backpack and much to the tower staff or owner's amusement, he quipped back rather quickly "NOT A CHANCE!"😂. I considered ourselves very fortunate when we visited on a weekday, we had the tower to ourselves and Frau Wendelstein. (Unusual name for a female cat but a name that exudes strength and might) had just woke up from her catnap, hopped onto the bench next to me and purred as I stroked her Fluffy and Furry Highness. 365 narrow, steep steps up and and down the tower daily must be taxing for this great old dame of 12 years and as the highest ranking employee in the city of Nördlingen😻, she must have sufficient rest to carry out her duties. The view: breathtaking, as we admired the traditional red pitched roofs below. Keep in mind: At tower level there is an obligation to wear an FFP2 mask. The ascent and descent as well as the view over the city on the round viewing platform can be done without a mask while maintaining a sufficient distance. The steps are winding and narrow. On weekends: The number of people is limited to a maximum of 12, the length of stay...

A review for anyone with claustrophobia. I tried to look at reviews and pictures to understand what it would be like inside, but couldn't find any. If you have trouble with close spaces, the first 100 steps is up a tight, narrow, winding stone staircase. And it has two-way traffic with voices echoing loudly. After that, it opens up a lot and is much easier (not physically - it's still a crazy work out going up the next 240 steps!).

I only got about 50 steps up the narrow portion before I had to turn around and run back down. But then my partner climbed it and texted me that it was only 100 steps to the open area. I was able to get to the top of the narrow space and complete the climb!

The climb is well worth the view, and it only costs a few euros to spend time at the top taking in the views. I hope you will be...

A must see if you are in the area! The church itself is fantastic inside and out. But the tower is the main attraction. A few hundred steep steps to the top and you're treated with some of the best views I've had in Germany. You do have to pay 4€ per person to get to the viewing platform but it's so worth it (remember to bring cash!). As well as being an incredible experience for Attack on Titan fans, this was one of the...