--- title: "Tanzplan observation tower (Tanečnice, Czech Republic)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/viewpoint-dance-plan" description: "The lookout tower is located 3 km west of Mikulášovice and 0.5 km from the German-Czech border at an altitude of 598 m. There are 136 steps leading up to the tower. You can reach it from Mikulášovice along the blue hiking trail. You can drive to the forest parking lot, which is around one kilometer from the summit.The eight-sided stone tower is the northernmost observation tower in the Czech Republic. The first wooden tower stood there as early as 1887, but it fell victim to a storm in 1903. A new tower was put into operation in 1905. The construction was financed by Count von Salm-Reifferscheidt.There is a source of drinking water at the top of Tanzplan, which is why a 25 m deep well was dug there. From the observation tower, you have a magnificent view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the Lusatian Mountains. You can see over the Schluckenauer Zipfel as far as Lusatia. On a clear day, you can also see the Ore Mountains and the Giant Mountains. The name of the mountain goes back to a legend according to which a beautiful young girl seduced a hunter with her dance at this place.In winter conditions, the access can be slippery and slippery. In such cases, so-called Grödel are useful. They provide additional grip as they function as anti-slip shoe covers with spikes or chains.They are available at the Aktivzentrum in Bad Schandau and other outdoor stores." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1036935/913da2bd9076ce076e4c050d15038aee0c402f479d304b6b8ff475593f5e3850/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Tanzplan observation tower (Tanečnice, Czech Republic) ====================================================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower A tall, red-brick tower with a stone base stands surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. Woman in winter clothing with hat and scarf leaning against a snow-covered railing, smiling as she looks out over the snow-covered landscape and woods. Snow-covered forest with tall, snow-covered fir trees under a gray sky, the landscape appears calm and cold. Tanzplan is located on the Czech side near the border with Saxon Switzerland and offers a wide view from the observation tower. The lookout tower is located 3 km west of Mikulášovice and 0.5 km from the German-Czech border at an altitude of 598 m. There are 136 steps leading up to the tower. You can reach it from Mikulášovice along the blue hiking trail. You can drive to the forest parking lot, which is around one kilometer from the summit. The eight-sided stone tower is the northernmost observation tower in the Czech Republic. The first wooden tower stood there as early as 1887, but it fell victim to a storm in 1903. A new tower was put into operation in 1905. The construction was financed by Count von Salm-Reifferscheidt. There is a source of drinking water at the top of Tanzplan, which is why a 25 m deep well was dug there. From the observation tower, you have a magnificent view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the Lusatian Mountains. You can see over the Schluckenauer Zipfel as far as Lusatia. On a clear day, you can also see the Ore Mountains and the Giant Mountains. The name of the mountain goes back to a legend according to which a beautiful young girl seduced a hunter with her dance at this place. In winter conditions, the access can be slippery and slippery. In such cases, so-called Grödel are useful. They provide additional grip as they function as anti-slip shoe covers with spikes or chains. They are available at the Aktivzentrum in Bad Schandau and other outdoor stores. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April to October daily 9:00 - 18:00 Read more Price info Adults: 25 CZK Children 6-12 years: 10 CZK Children up to 6: free of charge Read more General information - Parking Available Directions & Parking facilities Bus route: 268 Bus stop: Hertigswalde Waldhaus, Hertigswalde Footpath: approx. 1 hour Parking facilities: Mikulášovice, parking lot Distance from the parking lots: Mikulášovice, parking lot: 4 km Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 8.30 km - Hiking 15.32 km - Winter hikes 8.36 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact 407 79 Mikulášovice