--- title: "Götzinger Höhe observation tower" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/lookout-tower-goetzingerhoehe" description: "The summit of the Götzinger Höhe, which is 425 meters above sea level, is crowned with an iron tower 25 meters high, offering a panoramic view as far as the table mountains of Saxon Switzerland and the first peaks of the Lusatian Mountains.Visitors with a head for heights can climb the numerous steps of the iron spiral staircase to enjoy the breathtaking view. However, the effort is rewarded by the rewarding view.The Götzinger Höhe was originally called Achtlindenberg. It was later renamed in honor of the local historian Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger (1758-1818), who lived in Neustadt and described the view and the entire surrounding area in detail for the first time." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3481844/a48297f869b7732bd465256021957a8a094e6a6e96cf2785e95938f1586edcc7/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Götzinger Höhe observation tower ================================ - Viewpoint/viewing tower White building with brown roof and "Götzinger Höhe" lettering, surrounded by trees. View from the Götzinger Höhe tower Entrance to a building with the inscription "Gotzingerhöhe" next to a snow-covered path; in the background a lookout tower and trees. Memorial stone with inscription "Dem Andenken M.H.C. Götzingers der Gebirgsverein 1883" next to stone plaque "Turmordnung". View through leaves to a green landscape of hills in the background. Spiral-shaped viewing platform surrounded by green trees. Bronze statue of a goat on a paved path with trees in the background. Observation tower behind trees next to a house with sign "Götzinger Höhe". Observation tower at a height of 425 m with a wide view over Neustadt in Saxony and the neighboring low mountain ranges. The summit of the Götzinger Höhe, which is 425 meters above sea level, is crowned with an iron tower 25 meters high, offering a panoramic view as far as the table mountains of Saxon Switzerland and the first peaks of the Lusatian Mountains. Visitors with a head for heights can climb the numerous steps of the iron spiral staircase to enjoy the breathtaking view. However, the effort is rewarded by the rewarding view. The Götzinger Höhe was originally called Achtlindenberg. It was later renamed in honor of the local historian Wilhelm Leberecht Götzinger (1758-1818), who lived in Neustadt and described the view and the entire surrounding area in detail for the first time. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Götzinger lookout tower is in principle always open. Read more Price info You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Götzinger viewing tower. Read more General information - Parking Available Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Train: RB71 Stop: Neustadt train station Footpath: approx. 25 minutes Bus routes: 237, 264, 267 Bus stop: Götzinger Höhe, Neustadt in Sachsen Footpath: approx. 4 minutes Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de The bus stop "Götzingerhöhe, Neustadt in Sachsen is located below the hill, approx. 150m away. From the train station Neustadt/Sa. it is about 1.7km, so about 25 minutes walk. Parking spaces are available directly at the Berggasthof. Read more Contact person Tourismus-Servicezentrum Neustadt in Sachsen Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Viewpoint/viewing tower 11.29 km - Winter hikes 9.41 km - Hiking 8.40 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact Götzinger Höhe 1 01844 Neustadt in Sachsen