Ferry Gate Tower (Hail tower)
Virtual tour of the Ferry Gate Tower
Start a tour of the tower including a view over the rooftops of the city from the comfort of your own home: Virtual tour
One tower, two names!
The ferry gate, after which the tower is named, was first mentioned in a document in 1383. It was once part of the medieval town fortifications.
In 1848, the owner of the Haendler & Natermann company bought the tower to produce lead shot in it. As a result, the tower was extended from its original height of 26 metres to 40 metres.
Lead was melted in the tower casting process and poured through a sieve. The drops of lead fell into the well like hailstones, which is why the tower is still called the hail tower today. Hailstone was produced here until the 1980s.
Museum of Labour
At this point, you have the opportunity to visit the original hailstone plant accompanied by its associated equipment and machines. A film illustrating the former production process is also available.
Fantastic views
The tower offers a fantastic view of the historic old town of Hann. Münden. Visitors can climb the stairs and enjoy the picturesque landscape from the viewing platform.
Start a tour of the tower including a view over the rooftops of the city from the comfort of your own home: Virtual tour
One tower, two names!
The ferry gate, after which the tower is named, was first mentioned in a document in 1383. It was once part of the medieval town fortifications.
In 1848, the owner of the Haendler & Natermann company bought the tower to produce lead shot in it. As a result, the tower was extended from its original height of 26 metres to 40 metres.
Lead was melted in the tower casting process and poured through a sieve. The drops of lead fell into the well like hailstones, which is why the tower is still called the hail tower today. Hailstone was produced here until the 1980s.
Museum of Labour
At this point, you have the opportunity to visit the original hailstone plant accompanied by its associated equipment and machines. A film illustrating the former production process is also available.
Fantastic views
The tower offers a fantastic view of the historic old town of Hann. Münden. Visitors can climb the stairs and enjoy the picturesque landscape from the viewing platform.
Good to know
Openings
Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Price info
Adults: 5,00 €
Children: 2,50 € Child (from 12 years)
Children up to 12 years free of charge
Group of 10 or more: €4.50 per person
Family ticket: 12,00 € (2 adults, 2 children from 12 years)
Group tour:
Guided tour Hagelturm, 60 minutes, maximum 20 people, flat rate € 66.00
Children: 2,50 € Child (from 12 years)
Children up to 12 years free of charge
Group of 10 or more: €4.50 per person
Family ticket: 12,00 € (2 adults, 2 children from 12 years)
Group tour:
Guided tour Hagelturm, 60 minutes, maximum 20 people, flat rate € 66.00
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Foreign Language
German
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Toilet
Payment methods
Cash
Directions & Parking facilities
By car: Parking available at the "August-Natermann-Platz" car park (subject to a charge) and the Weserstein car park on Tanzwerder Island (free of charge).
More information
Today the tower belongs to the town of Hann. Münden and houses the Museum of Work.
A historical hailstone production plant and old equipment and machines are exhibited there.
Due to structural measures and a stalk fly infestation, the museum cannot currently open.
A historical hailstone production plant and old equipment and machines are exhibited there.
Due to structural measures and a stalk fly infestation, the museum cannot currently open.
Contact person
Hann. Münden Marketing GmbH
Lotzestraße 2
34346 Hann. Münden
Author
Hann. Münden Marketing GmbH
Lotzestraße 2
34346 Hann. Münden
Organization
Hann. Münden Marketing GmbH
Lotzestraße 2
34346 Hann. Münden
License (master data)
Hann. Münden Marketing GmbH
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