Kopanina Lookout Tower
Rozhledna Kopanina
Fee required
Parking available
Historic Kopanina Lookout Tower, built in 1894 as an 18-meter brick structure, was extended to 21 meters in 1936, offering panoramic views of Bohemian Paradise, Jizera, and Krkonoše mountains.

📜 An 18-meter-high brick lookout tower, built in 1894 by the Club of Czech Tourists, later extended to 21 meters in 1936.
🔍 Conceived as a "guard bastion of the Czech nation" to mark the border between German and Czech-populated areas.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy panoramic views of Český ráj, Lužické hory, Jizerské hory, Krkonoše, Hrubá Skála, Trosky, Turnov, Ještěd, Kozákov, České Středohoří, and Černostudniční hřeben.
🚶‍♀️ Climb 94 stairs to reach the viewing platform for an elevated perspective.
🏰 Combine your visit with nearby historical sites like Frýdštejn and Vranov castles.

Why Avoid

♿ Not wheelchair accessible.

Tips

🔑 Key for entry can be borrowed from house no. 2 (Janků couple) in Kopanina village or at the nearby Myslivecká chata.
☕ Small refreshment stand is located at the tower, with a buffet and accommodation available at the nearby Myslivecká chata Kopanina.

Cost

💰 Adults 40 CZK, Children (6-15), Students, Seniors, ZTP 20 CZK, Family 100 CZK, Children under 6 Free. Key deposit 100 CZK.

Hours

🕒 Seasonal opening hours: Apr, Oct: Sa-Su, holidays 10:00-16:00; May, Jun, Sep: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Jul, Aug: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: Closed.