The castle area in Obernberg is one of the most beautiful places in the Innviertel. The view from the plateau around 30 meters above the Inn offers a magnificent view of the country on both sides of the Inn. The new observation tower increases the visitor’s perspective by another 26 metres. From there, on clear days, the view extends to the Bohemian Forest, to Salzburg and to the Berchtesgadener Land and to the Dead Mountains. A total of 149 steps lead up to the tower – a project funded by the LEADER region “Mitten im Innviertel”.
The tower provides its own electricity
Access to the tower is at ground level, and the lift is also accessible for the disabled (Eurokey) and can be reached without steps or thresholds. According to the market town of Obernberg, the entire power requirement of the tower is covered by a modern photovoltaic system, which also supplies electricity for the seminar house. “The tower stands for emission-free energy generation and, with a little imagination, not only points upwards but also downwards,” says Mayor Martin Bruckbauer, referring to the geothermal system that supplies Obernberg with thermal heat. This makes it a kind of “environmental model community,” according to the mayor.
tower facts
General information: Admission 2 euros for 20 minutes; Opening hours: April 1st to October 31st: Monday to Saturday 6am to 10.30am, 12pm to 2.30pm, 4pm to 8pm; on Sundays and public holidays from 6 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., 12 p.m. to 1.30 p.m., 3 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. From November 1st to March 31st daily from 8am to 6pm.
The opening hours depend on the flight demonstrations of the Adlerwarte, which is housed in the castle area, and can be changed by the operator, as the market town of Obernberg explains.
Source: Nachrichten
