--- title: "Diek Tower" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/poi/diek-tower" description: "The well-preserved Diek Tower constructed in the late 15th century was built in the Middle Ages to strengthen Einbeck’s city fortifications and is located in the south of Einbeck. This massive round tower received its name from Heinrich Diek, a son of one of Einbeck’s patrician families. It is said that Diek caused the huge city fire in Einbeck in 1540 and thus he was executed.In former days the tower had a pointed cone roof. This roof disappeared over the years. In the second half of the 18th century a bathhouse was built in front of the tower.Visitors interested in history of the town of Einbeck and Diek Tower may have look at the programme of guided city tours available at Tourist-Information Einbeck. You will find, for example, the tour “Light beer and dark shadows” that offers visitors the possibility to access Diek Tower and get to know Einbeck town at night light, guided by a city guide." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/595482/5d912f8bee07fb3ba5275f25ddb52b09db1d82d4068ab4b267ad4ff37bc284b5/diekturm.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Diek Tower ========== - Historical structure - Historical site Diekturm **Diek Tower** is **part of the ramparts** and it was a defence tower to protect Einbeck in the Middle Ages. The well-preserved **Diek Tower** constructed in the late 15th century was built in the Middle Ages to **strengthen Einbeck’s city fortifications** and is located in the south of Einbeck. This massive round tower received its **name** from **Heinrich Diek**, a son of one of Einbeck’s patrician families. It is said that Diek caused the huge city fire in Einbeck in 1540 and thus he was executed. In former days the tower had a pointed cone roof. This roof disappeared over the years. In the **second half of the 18th century** a **bathhouse** was built in front of the tower. Visitors interested in **history of the town of Einbeck and Diek Tower** may have look at the programme of guided city tours available at Tourist-Information Einbeck. You will find, for example, the **tour “Light beer and dark shadows”** that offers visitors the possibility to access Diek Tower and get to know Einbeck town at night light, guided by a city guide. Read more Diekturm Offiziersgarten\_Diekturm 1Diekturm Infotafel Diekturm Wallanlagen Diekturm\_Außenansicht Good to know ------------ Openings Diek Tower may be visited from the inside within the context of the guided evening tour "Light beer & dark shadows". It is possible to view it from the outside at any time. Read more Price info Diek Tower may be visited any time free of charge from the outside from the ramparts. From the inside, Diek Tower may only be accessed as part of the respective guided city tour. Please request prices on the tour “Light beer and dark shadows” at Tourist-Information Einbeck. Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for familys - for individual guests - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of the age of 3-6 - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Linguistic proficiency German, English Payment methods free of charge Accessibility **General Information on Accessibility**The Diekturm is only **partially accessible** via a gravel path. Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: From Einbeck central train station you can get to Diek Towere in approximately 14 minutes (1.1 kms). On foot: You can walk to Diek Tower from Einbeck’s pedestrian precinct in a couple of minutes. From Market Square, it takes less than 10 minutes (700 metres) to Diek Tower. By car: You can easily get to Einbeck via federal road B3. Parking opportunities may be found in the surrounding streets and on the parking lots of the city centre that are close by (e.g. Neustädter Kirchplatz and parking garage at the brewery). Read more License (master data) Tourist-Information Einbeck Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Yoga - Guided historical tour - Guided walking tour - Place of interest - Historical structure - Monument - Car museum - Tours 2.40 km - Families and children 3.47 km - Biking 27.30 km - Biking Contact Benser Str. 28 37574 Einbeck