Gurtenturm, Wooden observation tower in Köniz, Switzerland
The Gurtenturm stretches 25.5 meters into the sky, featuring 121 steps that lead to a viewing platform at 22 meters above ground level.
The tower was constructed in 2000 to commemorate the centennial celebration of the Master Carpenters Association of Bern and its surrounding regions.
From the observation deck, visitors can identify major peaks of the Bernese Alps, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains through educational panels.
The structure is accessible through the Gurtenbahn funicular railway, with the tower located approximately five minutes by foot from the mountain station.
The tower incorporates twelve star-shaped wooden slats arranged around a spiral staircase, allowing the structure to move slightly with the wind.
Location: Köniz
Elevation above the sea: 857 m
Height: 25.5 m
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 46.91979,7.43718
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:36
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