When does the tour of the attics of St. Martin take place?

The tour takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is on the south side of the church at the western entrance at Martin Luther Square in Memmingen.

How many steps does the ascent include?

The ascent leads up 240 steps through an almost 600-year-old staircase.

What can be seen during the tour?

Three attics, the tower room, bells, historical information about the tower and the tower guards, as well as an exhibition with pictures, city views, a sundial, and an Art Nouveau bedroom.

What view does the tower offer?

From the tower room, the view extends over the roofs of the Memmingen old town. On clear days, the Alps can be seen from Zugspitze to Säntis.

How tall is the tower of St. Martin?

The tower of St. Martin is about 65 meters tall.

St. Martin Tower Tour Memmingen 2026

Name: Tours of all 3 attics of St. Martin
Start: 2026-10-16T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T18:00:00+02:00
Location: St. Martinskirche

Discover St. Martin from above: An evening among bells, history, and views of the old town

On Friday, October 16, 2026, the tower of St. Martin in Memmingen opens its special interiors. During the tour of all three attics, visitors experience an impressive piece of local history and ascend the nearly 700-year-old tower complex accompanied by a tower keeper.

240 steps through a historic staircase

The ascent goes through a staircase that is nearly 600 years old. During the city tour, the tower guide imparts knowledge about the development of the tower, the bells, and the former daily life of the tower guards. History becomes immediately tangible: stone, wood, narrow staircases, and the unique atmosphere of the historic building shape this discovery experience.

Three attics and a view over Memmingen

On the three attics, St. Martin is showcased from a rarely accessible perspective. In the tower room, a wide view over the roofs of the Memmingen old town awaits after the ascent. On clear days, the panorama extends to the Alps and from Zugspitze to Säntis. The height provides a new perspective on the cityscape and makes the tour a cultural enrichment for locals and visitors alike.

Exhibition between tower history and city views

An exhibition is set up in the upper floors of the tower. It presents works by Memmingen painters of the 20th century, historical views of the tower, and depictions of the city from three centuries. A sundial and the lovingly decorated bedroom of former tower guards in the Art Nouveau style provide additional insights into daily life, art, and cultural heritage.

Meeting point on the south side of St. Martin

The tour begins at the western entrance on the south side of the church at Martin Luther Square. The meeting point is directly at the Protestant city parish church St. Martin in the heart of the historic Memmingen old town.

Conclusion: Experience Memmingen from a new perspective

This special tower tour combines local history, historic architecture, an atmospheric exhibition, and an impressive panorama. Those who wish to see Memmingen with new eyes and discover hidden spaces of St. Martin will find here an authentic discovery experience above the rooftops of the city.