Wilhelminatoren, Observation tower on Heunsberg, Valkenburg, Netherlands
The Wilhelminatoren stands 30 meters high, constructed from Limburg marl with four stone falcon-adorned pillars and pointed steel windows on seven floors.
Architect Christiaan Alfons Prevoo designed this tower in 1906 for the Kurcomité Falcobergia, marking a period of tourism development in Valkenburg.
The tower received the Rijksmonument status, recognizing its role in Dutch architectural heritage and its connection to Queen Wilhelmina's reign.
Visitors reach the tower via a cable car from central Valkenburg or by walking paths, with access to a restaurant and panoramic views.
From its observation deck, visitors can see three countries: the Netherlands, Germany toward Aachen, and Belgium toward Liège.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
Inception: 1906
Architects: Christiaan Alfons Prevoo
Architectural style: historicist architecture
Address: Heunsbergerweg 9
GPS coordinates: 50.85833,5.83167
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:34
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