Rozhledna Chlum – Plzeň

Location: 312 00 Plzeň-Doubravka · Pilsen Region

Category: historic tower

A masonry observation tower from 1929 stands on Chlum hill (416 m a.s.l.) on the outskirts of Plzeň-Doubravka. The tower is 25 m tall with views over Plzeň and the surrounding hilly landscape. A historic structure and popular walking destination for Plzeň families.

Why visit this place?

• Chlum rises to 416 metres and is the highest point of the city of Plzeň; its 25-metre lookout tower was only finished in 1929 and opened on 23 June.
• From September 1931 an aviation light beacon worked on the tower, guiding postal flights from Paris to Prague and the Praha – Plzeň – Přimda route.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly half an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 71 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Year-round
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.3 ★ from 735 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A trip to the historic observation tower with views over Plzeň.

Official website: https://umo4.plzen.eu/zivot-v-obvodu/aktualne-z-obvodu/rozhledna-chlum-416-m-n-m-plzen-doubravka/

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