Pyramidenkogel Tower
Keutschach am See, Austria
A 100 m timber observation tower above the Wörthersee with views to the Karawanks. Children love the long enclosed slide back down.
The Pyramidenkogel Tower is an observation tower on the 851-meter Pyramidenkogel near Keutschach am See in Carinthia, Austria, south of the Wörthersee and close to Maria Wörth. It is 100 meters tall (including the technical top section), built mainly of wood and was completed in 2013. It is described as the tallest wooden observation tower in the world.
The view stretches over the Wörthersee and the Maria Wörth peninsula to Klagenfurt, south to the Karawanks and north to the Hohe Tauern. Sources give different heights for the top visitor level, between about 71 and 83 meters. As an alternative to the stairs, a covered slide leads down; its length is given as 66 to 125 meters depending on the source, and it is described as one of the longest in Europe.
According to one source the tower is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, longer in summer. Check opening times, prices and parking on the official website beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Keutschach am See, Austria
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 46.6080, 14.1450
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Sources
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- EuroParcs WörtherseeCampsite3 km from Pyramidenkogel TowerTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping ReichmannCampsite7 km from Pyramidenkogel TowerTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- APOS Golf Stellplatz für WohnmobileMotorhome stopover7 km from Pyramidenkogel TowerMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Campingplatz Klagenfurt am WörtherseeCampsite9 km from Pyramidenkogel TowerTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Stellplatz für Camper & Wohnwaagen Gästehaus LanthalerMotorhome stopover10 km from Pyramidenkogel TowerCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping SeewirtCampsite11 km from Pyramidenkogel TowerTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Pyramidenkogel Tower?
Pyramidenkogel Tower is in Keutschach am See, Austria, at GPS 46.6080, 14.1450. It is about 8 km from Velden am Wörthersee.
Can you camp near Pyramidenkogel Tower?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping West, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 54 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pyramidenkogel Tower?
Pyramidenkogel Tower is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Carinthia’s warm lakes: Ossiach and Wörthersee.
What is there to see near Pyramidenkogel Tower?
Places worth a stop nearby: Maria Wörth (2 km), Landskron Castle (20 km), Vintgar Gorge (24 km) and Bled Castle (27 km).
When is the best time to visit Pyramidenkogel Tower?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)