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Lanxess Tower

A striking high-rise in Deutz, built in 1969 as Lufthansa's headquarters – today the seat of the chemicals group Lanxess.

The Lanxess Tower is a high-rise in the right-bank district of Deutz. Originally built in 1969 as Lufthansa's headquarters, it now bears the name of the chemicals group Lanxess.

At a glance

Built
1969 (originally Lufthansa's headquarters)
Location
Deutz, right bank
Today
corporate headquarters of Lanxess
Surroundings
near the trade fair and Lanxess Arena

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

From Lufthansa seat to corporate HQ

For decades the striking tower was known as the "Lufthansa High-Rise". After a thorough renovation it now serves the chemicals company Lanxess as its headquarters. With its location in Deutz, near the trade fair and the arena, it belongs to the right-bank cluster of towers opposite the old town.

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Address

Lanxess Tower
50679 Köln

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