Kaiser Wilhelm Monument

The “Willem”, as it is known locally, is the second highest monument in Germany, it towers above Porta Westfalica on the Wittekindsberg hill at a height of 268 metres. The Kaiser Wilhelm Monument is not only capable of dominating a wide surrounding area but is also the symbol of an entire region. It offers a unique panorama and is located in rich cultural surroundings.History of the MonumentFrom the decision to construct a Kaiser Wilhelm memorial at Porta Westfalica, a star architect winning the major competition to build it, to the pompous inauguration in 1896; you can find out more about the history around the creation of the monument and the pompous inauguration by Kaiser Wilhelm II himself here.

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