“Is that it?” a child’s voice piped up, breaking the quiet hum of our group. We all turned to look at the Sender Freiburg-Schönberg. The 58-meter steel lattice mast stood tall against the sky. It didn’t exactly scream “epic,” but the Sender Freiburg-Schönberg has a story more interesting than its modest appearance suggests. This unassuming structure plays a vital role in broadcasting, bringing television and radio signals to Freiburg im Breisgau and the surrounding area. Located on the Schönberg, a 645-meter hill near Ebringen, the Sender Freiburg-Schönberg has been a constant presence in the region’s media landscape. Originally, it hosted analog television broadcasts, but with the advent of DVB-T in 2007, this era came to a close. However, the story doesn’t end there. The Sender Freiburg-Schönberg wasn’t ready to retire. With the introduction of DVB-T2 in November 2017, it was resurrected. Now, it transmits a variety of digital television programs, carrying channels like Das Erste HD, ZDF HD, and SWR BW HD to viewers across the region. It even transmits digital radio, DAB+, continuing its original mission in a new format. Before its steel makeover in 2013, the Sender Freiburg-Schönberg relied on a 40-meter tube mast. This upgrade not only increased its height but also its capacity, allowing it to handle the demands of modern digital broadcasting. So, while the Sender Freiburg-Schönberg might not be the flashiest landmark, it is a testament to the evolution of broadcasting technology. It’s a silent giant, diligently working to connect people with information and entertainment.
Shift Sculpture
Wischnewski’s Shift invites you to engage. Take a moment to walk around it. Observe it from different positions. Let your