The Camera Obscura light tower in Arnsberg is a fascinating monument that shows its unique side, especially in winter. While the cool winter air envelops the Sauerland outside, the light tower inside offers an unusual combination of scientific precision and pure magic. The horizontal construction of the Camera Obscura is a rare example of technical creativity and bears witness to the innovative engineering skills of bygone times. This design makes it possible to project the play of light from the surroundings into the interior of the tower in a very special way, creating particularly impressive images in winter light conditions.
Especially in the cold season, when the days are shorter, the light tower offers a unique spectacle: the reduced light intensity and the low, mild winter sun create images that impress with their gentle color gradients and the clarity of the cool air. In the calm, almost meditative atmosphere of the tower, the concept of image representation through transparency unfolds in an impressive way. A visit to the Camera Obscura light tower is therefore not only a journey into the world of optics, but also an immersion in a visual winter fairy tale.
A visit at this time of year not only offers a cultural uplift, but also a break from the hectic pace of everyday life. Here, historical technology meets the beauty of winter in the Sauerland and invites you to rediscover your surroundings through the special gaze of the camera obscura.
Camera Obscura light tower
Monument | Excursion destinations
The Camera Obscura in the Light Tower fascinates with its unique horizontal construction and the display of living transparent images. A cultural highlight.
Address
Camera Obscura light tower
Bergstr. 8
59821 Arnsberg
Telephone: 02931-16158
Prices
on request from: 4.00
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Directions
The Camera Obscura in the Arnsberg Light Tower can only be reached on foot, as the tower is located in the middle of Arnsberg's historic Altstadt. Cars can be parked in the underground parking garage at Neumarkt or in one of the designated parking spaces on Steinweg/Alter Markt for a fee. Many bus lines stop at Neumarkt. From there it is about a 10-minute walk to the Camera Obscura.