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title: "Rathmannsdorf observation tower"
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description: "The 15-metre-high viewing tower was built in 2007 and is the only barrier-free one in Germany. The viewing platform can be reached on foot via 82 steps or comfortably by elevator. Once at the top, you can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of almost all the famous rock massifs of Saxon Switzerland (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) and parts of Bohemian Switzerland. There is a water treading pool and a water arm pool at the foot of the tower."
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Rathmannsdorf observation tower
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- Viewpoint/viewing tower
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Blick auf eine kleine Stadt mit Häusern und einem großen Baum, Tafelberg im Hintergrund.

Aussichtsturm neben einem Feld mit zwei Häusern, bewaldete Hügel im Hintergrund.

Mann in einem grünen Shirt sitzt in einem Handbike auf einer Aussichtsplattform mit Blick auf eine grüne Landschaft.

Futuristic observation tower with panoramic views 

 The 15-metre-high viewing tower was built in 2007 and is the only barrier-free one in Germany. The viewing platform can be reached on foot via 82 steps or comfortably by elevator. Once at the top, you can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of almost all the famous rock massifs of Saxon Switzerland (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) and parts of Bohemian Switzerland. There is a water treading pool and a water arm pool at the foot of the tower.

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Good to know
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Openings

Opening hours: daily from 9.00 a.m. until dusk. The tower remains closed in the event of snow, black ice, strong winds and thunderstorms.

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Price info

Entrance through revolving gate
1,00 €/person
Disabled access
1.00 €/person + EURO disabled WC key
Elevator inside the tower
free of charge

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- Pet allowed
- Suitable for the Elderly

Accessibility

**Saxony Barrier-Free**

**Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:**

- Access via special entrance for wheelchair users

- In winter months, the viewing platform is only accessible via steps as elevator is closed

- Wheelchair-accessible WC with EURO key (Pestalozzistrasse 20)

Parking

- indicated disabled parking space available

Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility

- Door width min. 90 cm
- Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

Lift

- Door width min. 90 cm
- Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
- Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm

Accessible toilet

- Door width min. 90 cm
- Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
- Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
- Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
- Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

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Contact

Altendorfer Str. 2

01814 Rathmannsdorf