A unique industrial monument that has paved the way for our future. Without this earth station, we might never have come this far in mobile communications.
On March 26, 1963, the building permit for the earth station of the Bundespost in Raisting was issued. In December 1964, the construction and assembly work was largely completed and the first test transmissions were started.
In April 1965, the Raisting earth station began regular operations with antenna I, under the radome. Between 1969 and 1981, four more large antennas and a large number of “smaller” antennas were added.
Antenna I in the Raisting radome was taken out of service in 1985 due to the technical developments that had occurred in the meantime and not least for economic reasons.
The Deutsche Bundespost and subsequently the Telekom examined various scenarios regarding the Raisting radome. These ranged from demolition to an expansion of the facility into an “information center or communications museum”. For various reasons, none of these was implemented. The in the meantime determined monument status and civic engagement prevented worse.
Finally, in 2007, the takeover of the industrial monument Radom Raisting by Radom Raisting GmbH saved the plant from imminent demolition. Aware of the urgent need for renovation, the district of Weilheim-Schongau, together with Radom Raisting GmbH, assumed responsibility for the preservation and operation of Radom Raisting.
Everything to see and also to touch, you will experience the story about the radome, the earth radio station, with all your senses.
Our special exhibitions give you a new experience every time you visit.
Our mediators through the radome allows you to learn all the exciting facts. The complexity as well as the uniqueness is unparalleled.
Conversion of antenna 1 to the geostationary satellite Intelsat 1 and commencement of commercial telephone traffic via antenna 1.
Start of planning for the earth station Purchase of land from Deutsche Bundespost for the Raisting earth station
Conversion of antenna 1 to the geostationary satellite Intelsat 1 and commencement of commercial telephone traffic via antenna 1.
Start of planning for the earth station Purchase of land from Deutsche Bundespost for the Raisting earth station
Today you possess the opportunity to explore the wonders of this monument by yourself and experience not only the absolutely breathtaking as well as picturesque region around the complex. You can also explore this marvel independently and get a glimpse of this giant. Get ready for your next adventure and plan a visit to Radom Raisting.
The radome Raisting and the antenna I of the earth station Raisting
Built: 1963 - 1964 by the Deutsche Bundespost
Architect: Hans Maurer
Operation: 1965 - 1985; transmission of telephone and television signals
Support air blower: normal pressure 400 Pascal
from 90 Km/h wind: 1.200 Pascal
Other: heating, air conditioning and electric,
Height: 39.5 m
Diameter at ground level: 43 m Equator: 48.5 m
Surface area: approx. 1,500 m²
Volume: 56,000 m³
Since there is a relative overpressure of 400 Pascal in the radome, the radome can only be entered through the pressure locks. Antenna I was also brought into the radome in individual parts through the truck airlock and assembled there from bottom to top.
Height: 32 m
Diameter: parabolic: 25 m Weight: approx. 280 tons
Components: steel, aluminum, electrical and electromechanical components
Transmission and reception of telephone and TV signals to satellites at a distance of approx. 40,000 km
Frequencies: 4170 / 6390 MHz
Weight: 10.5 tons
Material: Sattler 780 Atlas Architecture Type V TFX opaque
"In the middle of nowhere and nothing, you suddenly think you’re in one of the Star Wars scenes. I think that was the ice planet Hoth… 
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The Radom Raisting is an industrial monument and is managed by Radom Raisting GmbH. This is a 100% subsidiary of the district of Weilheim-Schongau.
From May 1, 2024
Saturday 14:00 – 17:00
Sunday 14:00 – 17:00
18.05. – 02.06.24 Whitsun holidays
27.07. – 09.09.2024 Summer vacation
Wednesday and Friday from – 14:00 – 17:00
Phone: 0881 681 – 1172
E-Mail: kontakt@radomraisting.com
2024 season:
Guided tours start in mid-March, tours possible from the beginning of May
This website was created with a passion for details. From Content King.
Individuals can visit the radome without guided tours during our opening hours!
Group tours by appointment and reservation
Are you interested in a group tour?
You can secure your tickets by calling this number +49 881 / 681 – 1172.
We are looking forward to your visit.
Your Radom Raisting Team
