Rozhledna Sylván – Plzeň

Location: 301 00 Plzeň · Pilsen Region

Category: steel lookout tower

A steel observation tower from 2003 on the northern edge of Plzeň, at an elevation of 403 m above sea level. The tower is 68 m tall, but the viewing platform is at a height of 23.5 m; it offers views of the whole of Plzeň and the surrounding area. Accessible free of charge from 1 April to 30 September, on weekends and public holidays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Why visit this place?

• The steel structure of the tower weighs 44 tonnes; the viewing platform sits 23 metres up and 122 steps lead to it.
• Since 2006 the Plzeň 1 city district has entrusted the running of the tower to the František Křižík Grammar School.
• 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 69 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: April–September; closed outside the season
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.4 ★ from 177 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trip to the lookout tower with views of Plzeň and its surroundings, suitable for excursions from the Plzeň area.

Official website: https://umo1.plzen.eu/zivot-v-obvodu/sport-a-volny-cas/sylvanska-rozhledna/

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