Witches’ Tower
Dating from the 12th century, the last of three prison towers on the town wall. Also known as Adulterer’s Tower. Behind it is Zollergarten park, named after the old patrician family of Zoller.
Kohlschanze Wall-Walk
A well-preserved section of town wall with the oldest covered wall-walk in Germany from the year 1373. Can be visited as part of a guided tour of the town.
Entry Gate
Constructed in 1475 as part of the wall encircling the outer town. Served as the town gate for late-comers arriving after the main gates had closed. The entry gate was opened in return for a fee.
Beggers’ Tower
The only remaining cannon tower with a roof structure dating from 1471, for protecting the entry gate and the town moat.
Ulm Gate
From the 14th century, completed around 1470. On the outside is a double eagle design as a symbol of belonging to the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
Swallowtail Tower
Built as a defensive tower in the last quarter of the 15th century, later also known as Grimmel Tower.
Western Gate
A high medieval pitched-roof gate until 1647. Severely damaged in the Thirty Years’ War. It has been in its current form since 1660.
Lindau Gate
The first reference to Lindau Gate (also known as Krugs Gate) is from 1371. A cannon ball from 1647 can be found outside the gate, on the left next to the gateway. In front are gatekeepers’ houses dating from 1742.
Hohe Wacht Wall-Walk
A well-preserved section of the town wall with a wall-walk from the early 16th century. Can be visited as part of a guided tour of the town. With a small park close by.
Kempten Gate
From the 14th century, completed after 1497. Emperor Charles V entered through this gate with 5,000 Spanish soldiers in 1543.
