Augsburg's Iconic 'Maiskolben' Tower Designated as Historic Landmark

The 115-meter-high structure, built for the 1972 Olympics, is now Bavaria's tallest residential building on the heritage list.

The 'Maiskolben,' officially known as the Hotelturm in Augsburg, has been added to Bavaria's heritage list as a significant example of post-war German architecture.
Constructed between 1971 and 1972, the building was initially created to accommodate international guests for the 1972 Munich Olympics, including members of the International Olympic Committee.
The 115-meter-high tower was once the tallest residential building in Germany and remains the tallest structure in Augsburg today.
Its design, inspired by Chicago's Marina City towers, features innovative 1970s construction techniques, including prefabricated elements produced on-site.
The designation ensures that the building's historical and architectural features, such as its distinctive semi-circular balconies, will be preserved despite prior interior renovations.