Haralanharju observation tower, Observation tower in Kangasala, Finland.
The steel observation tower rises above the forested landscape, providing views across Vesijärvi lake and the surrounding natural environment of Pirkanmaa region.
The present tower, constructed in 2009, represents the third iteration after previous wooden structures from 1895 and 1932 were destroyed by fires.
The location gained recognition through Zacharias Topelius's poem 'A Summer's Day in Kangasala,' which celebrates the natural landscape visible from this point.
Visitors can reach the tower by taking a bus to Suinula village and walking 2.1 kilometers, or driving directly via the Tampere-Jyväskylä road E63.
The tower stands on a drumlin formation, a glacial landform that indicates historical ice movement patterns across the Finnish landscape.
Location: Kangasala
Part of: Kangasala observation towers
GPS coordinates: 61.53472,24.08282
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:46
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