From the 22 m high viewing tower on the pier, which was erected in the year 2000, you'll have a marvelous view of the town with the castle church, the orchards in the background and a superb panoramic view of Lake Constance and the Alps.

The viewing tower, a perpendicular town planning element, combines with its horizontal counterpart - the pierhead roofing, to form one of the most important gateways to the town. The design of the viewing tower makes a direct reference to the classical architectural elements of the port train station. Steel steps lead visitors onto two viewing platforms, from where they have a wonderful view of the town and the lake. The higher platform creates a roof for the lower one, thus protecting it from the elements. There is room for a total of about 100 people on the two platforms.

Technical data:
Height above the pier: 22.25 m
Area: 25.60 m²
Number of levels: 9
Weight: ca. 50 t
Depth of foundations: ca. 40 m under the pier
Construction begin: April 2000
Completion: July 2000