Viewing towers

Rostiger Nagel viewing tower on the Sorno Canal, photo: Nada Quenzel

Don’t forget to climb some of the viewing towers dotted around the Lusatian Lakeland! The landscape of this region is transforming continuously and seems to look different from every angle – the perfect place to explore from a bird’s-eye view. Sweeping vistas and surprising perspectives are guaranteed.

The Welzower Fenster (Welzow window) provide a vantage point near active open-cast mines and enable visitors to observe the extraction processes from a close distance. Viewing towers such as the Schiefer Turm (leaning tower) at Lake Senftenberg or the Lusatian Lakeland landmark known as the Rostiger Nagel (rusty nail) offer panoramic views of the lakes from a lofty height.

Overview of viewing towers

Randriegel Viewpoint by Lake Altdöberner See

The viewpoint “Randriegel” by the lake Altdöberner See, is a memorial to the region’s mining past and it allows for …

Welzow-Süd Surface Mine – South Viewpoint

The “South” viewpoint is located south-east of the town of Welzow. From the small viewing house a unique view of …

Welzow Window Viewpoint

The “Welzow Window” viewpoint is located on the eastern edge of the town of Welzow and as a fixed viewing …

Wolkenberg Viewpoint

The Wolkenberg viewpoint is located at the edge of the Welzow-Süd surface mine on recultivated land. There is a refuge …

“Meurostolln” Observation Tower

The “Meurostolln” observation tower was constructed in 2003 on the grounds of a former briquette factory. 144 steps lead up …

Neu-Haidemühl Observation Tower

The observation tower near Sellessen in the new village of Haidemühl is located on the highest point in the “Park …

Lake Senftenberger See Observation Tower

Time and time again, passers-by are amazed by the tilt of the “Crooked Tower” on the southern shore of Lake …

Bike tour to the former mining community Knappenrode

This excursion through the Lusatian Lakeland begins at a height of 33 meters, on the Lusatian Tower. Afterwards the way …

Bismarckturm Spremberg Tower

The Bismarck tower in Spremberg’s town park on the Georgenberg is 20.74 metres high. Built in 1903, the lookout tower …

Calauer Schweiz Observation Tower

The wooden predecessor building, which opened in 1999, was a popular destination for tourist hikes in the Calauer Schweiz region. …

Lake Felixsee Observation Tower

A 36 metres tall observation tower is located on the lakeshore of Felixsee near Bohsdorf and in the heart of …

Lausitzer Seenland Landmark

The Lausitzer Seenland Landmark is better known to the locals as the “Rusty Nail”. Located at the point where the …

Schwarze Pumpe power plant

In Schwarze Pumpe you can take a look behind the scenes of one of the most modern lignite-fired power plants …

Reppister Höhe vantage point

The Reppister Höhe vantage point on the southern shore of Großräschener See opens up a wide view of the Lusatian …

Theatre in the Ear

On the Boxberg shore of the lake Bärwalder See, visitors will find a unique model of a human ear built …

Victoriahöhe Viewpoint on Lake Großräschener See

The Victoriahöhe viewpoint provides a panoramic view of Lake Großräschener, the IBA Terraces, pier, vineyard, Großräschen harbour and the Avenue …

Viewpoint at the Bergen Lake

The lookout point on the southern shore of Lake Bergen in the Lusatian Lakeland nature conservation project is considered the …