Tanečnice (Dancer) Look Out Tower - Czech republic
Tanečnice (Dancer) Look Out Tower
Tanečnice look out tower is the most north situated building in Czech Republic, situated in an altitude of 597,8 metres above sea level. Its height makes 26 metres. In 1885, plans for construction of wooden look out tower were created. So, the construction was built in 1887, and open for public at the same time. Wooden building was reinforced with ropes, in order to 
overcome winds´ storms. Despite this fact, the building was completely destroyed after hard thunderstorm and wind, in 1903.
Actual look out tower building was proposed by builder Josef Schulze. The putting of basic stone was organized on 10th July 1904, and subsequently, on 28th May 1905, the look out tower was solemny open for public under name „Bismarck Tower“. Later, the name was changed by „Tanečnice“. The look out tower has 137 stages. On top, you can enjoy marvellous view around Labské pískovce (Elbe Sandstones) Preserved Countryside Area, National Park Bohemian-Saxonian Switzerland, German mountains, such s Konigstein (King´s Stone) and Lilienstein, Unger Hill with look out tower, Kottmar Hill with look out tower, Valtenberg, and Bohemian look out towers, such as Vlčí hora (Wolf´s Hill) and Dymnik.
How to get there? From near community of Mikulášovice. Half a route could be reached along asphalted road by car, and, following on foot, along 1 km long forest path just towards the target. Nearby the look out tower, pleasant restaurant is to be found. After look out tower´s visit, you can see further similar buildings of such type, like Jedlová hora, Studenec, Vlčí hora or Dymník.
Opening time table:
This look out tower is open all year round:
Tuesdays-Sundays: 10,00 – 20,00 h
Closed on Mondays
Text: Lenka Fortinová
Translation: ing. Jan Jonáš
Photo: google
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