It is THE landmark of Ehrenfeld: The Heliosturm. The 44 m high lighthouse was built in 1894/95 by the electrical engineering company Helios AG, founded in 1888, which made an important contribution to the electrification of transport technology throughout Europe, but also to the entire industry. The technology of the lighthouses on Borkum and Wangerooge, for example, as well as many others, originated from Cologne production. The Ehrenfeld lighthouse was finally built to test the beacons that were to be used on the German coast. But the heliostorm not only served a practical purpose, it was also intended to represent the company in an extraordinary way. In 1930, the plant had to close for financial reasons, but the tower is a reminder of a time when Ehrenfeld was still an industrial town that only became part of Cologne in 1888. Since 1986, the tower has even been listed as a historical monument.

The tower is not open to the public, but hardly any Ehrenfeld citizen would not want to climb the steps at least once to enjoy the most beautiful city in the world from above. On our festival Saturday and Sunday you have the exclusive chance to take part in a guided tour via a raffle. So don't forget to follow us on Instagram to not miss this opportunity!

The view over Ehrenfeld and our festival is made possible by the Bauwens group of companies, which took over the management of the area in 2008. We sincerely thank the Bauwens company for making it possible for us to add this highlight to our diverse program.