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Schwerin says goodbye: TV tower loses height and title!
On August 14, 2025, the antenna attachment of the Schwerin television tower will be removed by helicopter, which will shorten the tower by ten meters.
Schwerin says goodbye: TV tower loses height and title!
History is being written in Schwerin - at least for the city's television tower. On August 14, 2025, a helicopter hovered majestically over the structure and fulfilled a long-held plan: the dismantling of the antenna tower. With a height of originally around 125 meters, the tower has now been shrunk to around 116 meters. What are the people of Schwerin thinking when their tallest building retreats from the clouds?
Media reports from Schwerin.news According to them, the removal of the GRP cylinder, the antenna attachment, was a necessary step. The reason? Outdated technology, followed by high maintenance costs and changing requirements for broadcasting operations. Deutsche Funkturm GmbH has been planning this dismantling since the beginning of the year, which has now been completed.
A farewell to the highest peak
The Schwerin television tower, which went into operation on July 1, 1964, is now finally losing its title as the tallest building in the state capital. In the future, Schwerin Cathedral will dominate the skyline with a height of 117.5 meters. A bittersweet moment for many who have special memories of the city's television tower. Even if the dismantling is not intended to have any technical impact on broadcasting operations, it is still a stylish farewell to a piece of local identity.
The work fits into a series of developments affecting television towers in Germany. According to the overview by Wikipedia Telemetry and modern technology are often the reason for such adjustments, which often represent as much a loss as an improvement. Many towers in the country are now lower, partly due to renovations, while some national symbols are able to maintain their place in the air.
A gift from the community
What was particularly pleasing was that many people in the city showed interest in the event. The editorial team would like to thank you for the remarkable video of the removal of the mast, which was sent to reader Steffi M Schwerin.news. Such contributions strengthen the sense of community and make it clear that people here stick together.
At a time when old structures need to be rethought and modernized, the dismantling of the television tower perhaps comes as no surprise. The development is part of a larger trend: Russian, American and other international cities are showing us the importance of adapting to the changing times.
So it remains to be seen how the people of Schwerin will cope with their “new” television tower. The dismantling may mark a legacy in the city's history, but the memories and history that the tower brings with it remain alive. And today, we have no choice but to wait for the next chapter of this iconic structure.