Mouse Tower, or Mäuseturm in German, is a historic stone tower located on a small island in the Rhine River near the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany. The tower dates back to the 14th century and was originally constructed as a customs post to collect tolls from passing ships. It is named "Mouse Tower" due to a legend involving Archbishop Hatto II of Mainz. According to the tale, Hatto II was a cruel ruler who was besieged by a swarm of mice as divine punishment for his misdeeds, ultimately seeking refuge in the tower where he met his end.
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