Aussichtsturm, Observation tower in Würzburg, Germany.
The Frankenwarte is an observation tower in Würzburg situated on elevated ground that commands views over the Main Valley and surrounding region. The stone structure has a simple, sturdy design with stairs leading to the viewing platform.
The tower was constructed in the 19th century and demonstrates the building methods of that era. As a protected monument under Bavarian heritage law, it stands as a record of engineering skills from that period.
The tower serves as a gathering spot where visitors and locals meet to take in the expansive views. From this vantage point, people experience Würzburg and its surrounding landscape in a way that feels closer to the sky.
The tower is accessible via marked hiking paths through the surrounding nature, with several routes offering different difficulty levels. Climbing to the viewing platform allows photography and sightseeing in all directions.
From the platform on clear days, details of vineyards and fields stretching toward the horizon become visible. This distant view was a particularly valued feature when such observation points were built in the 19th century.
Location: Würzburg
Address: Leutfresserweg 83
GPS coordinates: 49.78194,9.90694
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21
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