📜 A historic 33-meter stone observation tower, built in 1864 for geodetic purposes and reopened in 2016 after renovation.
🔍 Located on Děčínský Sněžník, the highest table mountain in the Czech Republic at 723 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
🏞️ Climb 153 stairs for stunning views of Czech-Saxon Switzerland, Krušné and Lusatian Mountains, Ještěd, Milešovka, Špičák, Sokolí vrch, Buková hora, and even Dresden on clear days.
💨 Experience 'Větrné lázně' (Windy Spa), where thermal air currents from the North Sea mix around the mountain, making it a unique "air spa".
🚶♀️ Accessible via various hiking and cycling trails, including a cross-border trail to Saxony, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
🗺️ Discover cast iron plates on the platform detailing the views and distances to landmarks.
☕ Enjoy refreshments at the cafe or buffet near the tower.
✨ Ranked as one of the most beautiful observation towers in the Czech Republic.
🚗 Vehicular access to the summit is restricted; plan for walking or cycling to reach the tower.
❄️ The tower is closed during adverse weather conditions such as fog, continuous rain, ice, or snow.
⚠️ The 153 stairs make it unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Adults: 60 Kč
Children (6-18 years), Students, Seniors (65+), ZTP/ZTP+P: 30 Kč
Children under 110 cm: Free
Group entry (min. 10 persons, by prior arrangement): 30 Kč per person or min. 300 Kč.
Individual entry outside regular hours (by prior arrangement): 1200 Kč for 1 person, or 1200 Kč divided by visitors for 2-10 persons (max 40 min viewing).
April - June, September - October:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday, Holidays: 09:00 - 17:00
July - August:
Every day: 09:00 - 19:00
November - March:
Saturday - Sunday, Holidays: 10:00 - 16:00
Closed Monday - Friday during this period.
Note: The tower is always closed during unsuitable weather conditions.
Paid parking is available at the base of the mountain, approximately 1.5 km from the tower.
Payment is by card only.
Vehicles over 2.3 meters in height are prohibited.
Parking rates: 40 Kč/hour (4:00-24:00), maximum 120 Kč. Overnight (0:00-4:00) 500 Kč.
Lost parking ticket fee: 1000 Kč.
Originally built in 1864 by František Antonín Thun for geodetic measurements, the tower was designed by Dresden architect Hänel. It served as a provisional lookout tower and later hosted an inn and tourist lodge. In 1936, it famously received the first television signal in Bohemia, broadcasting the Berlin Olympics. After falling into disrepair in the 1970s-80s, extensive repairs in 1992 and a reopening in 2016 restored it to its original purpose.
Explore the nearby Drážďanská vyhlídka (Dresden Viewpoint) on the western edge of the plateau, offering views of Dresden (approx. 50 km away). Discover the rock formation Koňská hlava (Horse's Head) on the eastern edge and a Swedish cemetery from the Thirty Years' War. The Sněžnické polesí area features Vlčí jezero (Wolf Lake) and Kristin Hrádek.
Petr and Marta Wurmovi.