Rozhledna Bohdanka – Bohdaneč

⚠️ The lookout tower has been closed since 2022 due to the poor condition of its wooden structure and stays closed in 2026.

Location: 285 25 Bohdaneč · Central Bohemia

Category: wooden lookout tower

The tallest wooden lookout tower in Czechia (52.2 m), standing on a hill near the village of Bohdaneč in the Kutná Hora region. It opened on 14 May 2011, and the upper viewing platform at a height of 42 m is reached by 216 steps. In clear weather you can see as far as the ridges of the Krkonoše and Šumava mountains.

Why visit this place?

• With a base of 8 metres and a height of 52.2 metres, it is the tallest tower of its kind in the Czech Republic and in Europe; 216 steps lead to the platform at 42 metres.
• The unusual structure of round timber with metal joints was designed jointly by CTU Prague and BUT Brno, and was ceremonially opened on 14 May 2011.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 545 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 22 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: seasonally, mainly weekends and public holidays
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: admission as set by the operator
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 545 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: https://www.obecbohdanec.cz/turisticke-informace/rozhledna-bohdanka/

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