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Fernmeldeturm Bochum

A Technical Landmark in Bochum

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Standing at 138 meters, the Bochum Telecommunications Tower is a defining feature of the city center's skyline. Situated next to the Telephone Museum and less than 500 meters east of the Ruhr Stadium, it is part of the FMT 16 class and operated by Deutsche Telekom AG. Its red and white striped antenna carrier makes it easily recognizable.

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The Bochum Telecommunications Tower is not open to the public.

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Look up and you'll see the Bochum Telecommunications Tower rising 138 meters into the sky. Its distinctive red and white striped antenna carrier makes it a defining feature of the city center's skyline. The tower is part of the FMT 16 class and is operated by Deutsche Telekom AG. Right next to you is the Telephone Museum, offering more insights into telecommunications history. If you turn slightly west, the Vonovia Ruhr Stadium is less than 500 meters away. The tower itself functions as a transmission facility, featuring two antenna platforms above the tower basket. Although it's not open to the public, the tower remains an integral part of Bochum's skyline.