Askanierturm

Askanierturm is a stone observation tower located at the southern edge of Lake Werbellin near Schorfheide. It rises 12 meters high and features a viewing platform with a parapet, offering views across the water and surrounding forest from the top.

The tower was built in 1879 at a site where an earlier castle had once stood. That medieval fortress had been constructed and destroyed several centuries before the tower was erected.

The tower stands at a location that has drawn people for centuries and invites visitors to observe the surrounding landscape. It was built out of a desire to make this special place by the lake accessible and visible to others.

To enter the tower, you need to pick up a key at the nearby cafe. The location is easy to find and the area is heavily forested, so sturdy shoes are helpful when visiting.

The tower was used as a filming location for a German television production and is therefore familiar to many viewers from the screen. This use has given it an interesting connection to popular culture.

Location: Schorfheide

Height: 12 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 52.90400,13.65000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01