Paulinenturm, Stone observation tower in Bad Berka, Germany.
The Paulinenturm is a circular stone tower in Bad Berka that rises 26 meters high, with 143 steps leading up to an observation platform. The structure stands on the Adelsberg hill and offers views across the surrounding landscape from its top.
The tower was built in 1884, funded through local donations and a lottery organized by the Bad Berka Spa and Beautification Association. This community funding shows how important the project was for the town's development.
The tower is named after Princess Pauline of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, linking it to the aristocratic past of Thuringia. This naming reflects the close relationship between the spa town and regional nobility.
Access is limited to the warmer months from April to October, when keys can be obtained from the tourist information center. Visitors should check availability ahead of time, especially outside the main season.
On clear days, visitors can see all the way to the Inselsberg and Brocken mountains from the observation platform, revealing views that stretch for many kilometers. These distant vistas make the climb especially rewarding for photographers and nature lovers.
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