Merzdorf Observation tower, Inclined observation tower in Merzdorf, Germany
Merzdorf Observation tower is a 34-meter-tall concrete structure with a distinctive 5-degree lean from vertical. The viewing platform sits at 31 meters high and offers views across the changing landscape below.
Built in 2006, the tower overlooks a former open-cast mining site that is being transformed into a lake. This conversion demonstrates how mining regions are being repurposed after coal extraction stops.
The tower stands on land that was once shaped by mining and has become a recreation area today. Visitors can see how the landscape is being renewed after industry and how people now use it for leisure.
Reaching the platform involves climbing 173 steps, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Parking for cars and buses is available right at the base, and entry is free.
The structure intentionally tilts 5 degrees, making it unusual among observation towers worldwide. This artistic lean originated as a creative gesture that gives the building its striking appearance.
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