Dalimilova rozhledna – Větrov (Staré Město)

Location: Kladská 171, 788 32 Staré Město pod Sněžníkem · Olomouc Region

Category: stone tower

Monumental stone twin tower built in 2021 on the summit of Větrov (918 m a.s.l.) near Staré Město pod Sněžníkem. A historical replica of the tower on Sněžník, height 33 m, spiral granite staircase. Views of three mountain ranges – the Jeseníky, Králický Sněžník and the Orlické hory.

Why visit this place?

• It is a replica of the 1899 lookout tower on Králický Sněžník, whose demolition was decided in 1973; the new tower opened exactly 122 years to the day later.
• It was built by local entrepreneur Dalimil Mika and won the Klub přátel rozhleden poll as Lookout Tower of the Year 2021.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,963 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Olomouc Region.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 43 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonal operation spring–autumn (exact dates on website); closed in bad weather
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 120 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 1963 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trip to a unique stone twin tower with views of three mountain ranges – the Jeseníky, Sněžník and the Orlické hory.

Official website: https://dalimilovarozhledna.cz

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