Rõuge Watchtower

Rõuge Watchtower is an observation structure in southeastern Estonia near Lake Suurjärv, designed with a steel construction rising about 30 meters tall. It has two visitor platforms: a lower level and an upper section, each shaped to resemble a bird nest.

A wooden watchtower once stood in this location before being replaced by the current steel structure in 2015. This renovation updated the observation facilities of Rõuge Rural Municipality.

The two platforms are shaped like bird nests, showing how this place reflects Estonian values about living close to nature. You see this design choice throughout the building.

The structure is open year-round and features special lighting for nighttime visits. Both platforms accommodate visitors comfortably, and the varied heights let you see the surrounding valleys and lakes from different perspectives.

The community celebrates newborns by coloring the upper platform pink or blue depending on the baby's gender. This local custom makes every birth in the municipality visible to everyone from a distance.

Location: Rõuge Rural Municipality

GPS coordinates: 57.72767,26.93739

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46