Franz-Josef-Warte

The Franz-Josef-Warte features an octagonal stone base measuring eight meters in height, topped with a four-meter wooden pavilion at 443 meters elevation.

The Austrian Tourist Club constructed the tower in 1888 to commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph I's 40-year reign, with its official opening on August 18, 1889.

The tower represents late 19th-century Austrian architectural practices, incorporating both stone and wooden elements in its characteristic octagonal design.

External stone stairs lead to the upper section where an internal wooden staircase continues, providing access to viewing areas above the forest canopy.

The tower's position enables views extending over Lake Neusiedl and the surrounding plains, with a dominance of 9.68 kilometers over neighboring peaks.

Location: Hof am Leithaberge

Official opening: August 18, 1889

Elevation above the sea: 443 m

GPS coordinates: 47.92630,16.61470

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:41