Jörnberg observation tower

Krakow lake labyrinth

No matter which direction you come to Krakow am See from, you will be greeted by the observation tower on the Jörnberg. Visitors are rewarded for climbing the 126 steps of the tower with a magnificent panoramic view of the glittering Krakow lake labyrinth.

Tower history

The most famous landmark of the climatic health resort looks back on over 100 years of historical development in an exposed location on the Jörnberg peninsula. First erected in 1897 as a wooden observation tower, the foundation stone for a 16.25 m high Bismarck Tower with flagpole was laid at the beginning of July 1907 as part of the Bismarck worship. Lolat reinforced concrete was used as the building material. Visitors could enjoy the view from a height of ten meters. The inscription "Bismarck Tower / 1907" could be read above the arched entrance door. The tower was blown up in 1945 because "a field telephone was located there during the war".

Today's observation tower

From November1944 to June1995, a new, 27.70 m high observation tower was built on the former site of the Bismarck Tower, which was opened to visitors for the first time on 01.07.1995.

Height of viewing platform: 24.13 m

Diameter first floor: 7.20 m

Width of platform: 6.30 m

Number of steps: 126

The tower's current viewing platform is more than 100 m above sea level. Distances for the North and South Poles and for various cities and countries are engraved in metal on the parapet.