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Telemax

The Telemax is the highest television tower in northern Germany.

The Telemax is an impressive telecommunications tower in Hanover that was built between 1989 and 1992 and stands 282 meters tall. With its striking square base and asymmetrically positioned control booth, the tower features a unique architectural design that makes it a modern landmark. The tower is located in the Groß-Buchholz district, about six kilometers northeast of the city center, and—due to its location—is barely visible within Hannover’s cityscape, though it is clearly visible from up to 30 kilometers away in good weather.

The Telemax replaces the older "Telemoritz" television tower and is one of the highest towers in Germany. The tower's viewing platform is 185 meters high and used to be accessible for events. The tower was built using 17,000 m³ of concrete and 4,000 tons of structural steel, with the foundations reaching 16 metres into the ground. Originally, a round tower was planned, but the city decided to implement a more innovative architectural concept designed by the Danish firm Dissing+Weitling.

The tower became famous in the region when the citizens of Hanover voted for the name "Telemax" in 1992, inspired by Wilhelm Busch's "Max and Moritz". Today, the Telemax is no longer open to the public, but it is occasionally used by the fire department for height rescue exercises. A particularly eye-catching tradition was the annual illumination of the tower in Telekom's magenta color for CeBIT. The structure is also equipped with an 85-ton steel lattice transmission mast, which rises to the top of the tower with a 30-metre-high GRP cylinder.

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