--- title: "Achimer Glockenspiel oder \"Achimer Carillon\"" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/achimer-glockenspiel-oder-achimer-carillon" description: "It is located on the library square in the middle of the pedestrian zone.Performing times are daily at 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19 o'clock. (currently out of service due to a technical defect) The roof is intended to represent a shady tree under which you can seek shelter. The perforated sheet is intended to symbolize the foliage of the tree. Since December 6, 1997, the carillon has been ringing out well-known songs in one or more voices every day. The frame of the carillon was made in the Elfers locksmith's shop in Achim, while the 18 bells, later 24, were made in the Royal Bell Foundry Petit & Fritsen in the Netherlands.Planning and design: Dr. Frank Pantel and Ehler Elfers. Frank Pantel and Ehler ElfersMusical concept: Werner Müller-KemlerInformation plaque on the town library:\"The carillon is dedicated to the citizens of Achim; a meeting place for all Achim residents and their guests; especially from the towns that have friendly ties with Achim.\"" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/565456/b394f54fb05a2c69d3c236161c2311798b3eacf065854876a9f50fd0615f0eb6/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Achimer Glockenspiel oder "Achimer Carillon" ============================================ - Technical monument A modern carillon installation in front of historic buildings, with a canopy of leaves in the foreground. A modern carillon stands in a paved square, surrounded by trees and people. The carillon in Achim is located under a tree and is surrounded by half-timbered buildings. Six large bells, some of them in the shade, hang from a metal frame against the blue sky. The Achim carillon is one of the largest in northern Germany. It is located on the library square in the middle of the pedestrian zone. Performing times are daily at 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19 o'clock. (currently out of service due to a technical defect) The roof is intended to represent a shady tree under which you can seek shelter. The perforated sheet is intended to symbolize the foliage of the tree. Since December 6, 1997, the carillon has been ringing out well-known songs in one or more voices every day. The frame of the carillon was made in the Elfers locksmith's shop in Achim, while the 18 bells, later 24, were made in the Royal Bell Foundry Petit & Fritsen in the Netherlands. Planning and design: Dr. Frank Pantel and Ehler Elfers. Frank Pantel and Ehler Elfers Musical concept: Werner Müller-Kemler Information plaque on the town library: "The carillon is dedicated to the citizens of Achim; a meeting place for all Achim residents and their guests; especially from the towns that have friendly ties with Achim." Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Exterior view only Read more Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Sculpture - Industrial monument - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Tours 59.52 km - Bicycle 17.36 km - Bicycle 54.10 km - Bicycle Contact Bibliotheksplatz 28832 Achim