Turm zur Katz

To make a day of it

Turm zur Katz stands in Konstanz (Landkreis Konstanz), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 23, 2026.

The Turm zur Katz is a medieval residential tower standing in the old town of Konstanz, directly facing the cathedral. Built around 1200, it ranks among the oldest surviving structures in the city, despite having been cut down and later rebuilt over the centuries. It now houses an exhibition space devoted to contemporary design and applied arts, within the Kulturzentrum am Münster.

What to know

• Access to the tower is through the Kulturzentrum am Münster, via Torgasse.
• The exhibition rooms, spread over four floors, are not wheelchair accessible due to the age of the building.
• The displays change regularly, featuring temporary exhibitions of design, illustration or photography.
• The tower stands directly opposite Konstanz Cathedral, in the heart of the old town, right next to Katzgasse.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Parkplatz Stephansplatz (außer Di + Fr vormittag), Parkhaus Altstadt Untere Laube 26, Parkhaus Fischmarkt

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Where this château is

Konstanz · Landkreis Konstanz · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Wessenbergstraße 43, 78462 Konstanz-Altstadt

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Château phone number

+49 7531 9002900

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Turm zur Katz: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €5. Reduced: €3. Free for: familien/Alleinerziehende mit ihren Kindern, Kinder und Jugendliche bis 18 Jahren, Studierende mit Kulturticket, 1. Sonntag im Monat für alle.

Where does the name Turm zur Katz come from?

It is named after the Zur Katz patrician society, an association of influential Konstanz families first documented in the 14th century, whose name passed to the plots acquired in 1424 and then to the nearby lane, now Katzgasse.

What can visitors see inside the Turm zur Katz?

It houses temporary exhibitions on contemporary design and applied arts, often produced in cooperation with regional universities and colleges.

Is the Turm zur Katz wheelchair accessible?

No, the exhibition spaces spread over several floors are not accessible due to the age of the building.

How old is the Turm zur Katz?

The tower was built around 1200, reduced to two storeys around 1870, then renovated and raised again in 2001 to nearly its original height.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q140247932
• Official website

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