Jurkovičova rozhledna – Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Location: Pod Skalkou, 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm · Zlín Region

Category: wooden observation tower

A modern 31 m tall wooden observation tower from 2011 on a stone base above Rožnov pod Radhoštěm (480 m above sea level), inspired by the work of architect Dušan Jurkovič. 17 + 85 steps lead to the viewing platform with views of the Beskydy mountains, Rožnov, and the Vsetín Hills.

Why visit this place?

• Dušan Jurkovič drew the plans as early as 1896 for the Turistický spolek ve Valašském Meziříčí; the tower was meant to stand on the hill Brdo.
• It was ceremonially opened on 28 April 2012 and the total cost was 12,2 million crowns.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 2,305 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Zlín Region.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 62 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: year-round
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 2305 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

An excursion to the Jurkovič observation tower with views of Rožnov and the Beskydy mountains. Suitable to combine with a visit to the Wallachian Open Air Museum in Rožnov.

Official website: https://visitroznov.cz/jurkovicova-rozhledna-novodoby-klenot-valasske-krajiny/ds-1079

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