Rozhledna Větruše – Ústí nad Labem

Location: Větruše 1, 400 01 Ústí nad Labem · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: historic tower

The Větruše chateau with its observation tower (205 m a.s.l.) has stood above Ústí nad Labem since 1897. The 30 m tower with a platform at 25 m offers views of the Elbe river, Ústí, Střekov and České středohoří. Accessible on foot or by cable car from the Forum shopping centre.

Why visit this place?

• The chateau got its present look when an Empire-style restaurant was rebuilt in 1896–1897 to a design by architect Alwin Köhler.
• Until 1945 the hill was called Ferdinand's Height, after Emperor Ferdinand; a lookout restaurant had stood here since 1847.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 27 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly half an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 74 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–May 9:00–19:00, June–August 9:00–20:00, September–October 9:00–18:00, November–March 10:00–16:00; closed on Mondays
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: adults 10 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 27 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trip to an observation tower with views over the Elbe river and the city of Ústí nad Labem; mirror maze and nature maze on site.

Official website: https://hotel-vetruse.cz

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