--- title: "Wachberg Waldheim observation tower" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/wachberg-waldheim-observation-tower" description: "Visible from afar is the Victory Tower, built in 1871 to commemorate the Franco-Prussian War on the 264-metre-high Wachberg made of serpentine stone. From the viewing platform at a height of around 20 m, visitors have a magnificent panoramic view of the city itself, its wooded heights and also into the distance. On a clear day, you can see the Ore Mountains and the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig. There is also a charming view of the steel bridge with the Heiligenborn Viaduct behind it. The Waldheim Beautification Association played a major role in the construction of the observation tower, which also built the paths and stairways and carried out the afforestation of the mountain." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923040/229349fc4a9e1967302998474c12210817edcb218657f054f13264a01a1719cc/wachberg-tower-waldheim-sights-in-the-leipzig-region.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Wachberg Waldheim observation tower =================================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower Wachberg Tower Waldheim - Sights in the Leipzig region Visible from afar is the Victory Tower, built in 1871 to commemorate the Franco-Prussian War on the 264-metre-high Wachberg made of serpentine stone. From the viewing platform at a height of around 20 m, visitors have a magnificent panoramic view of the city itself, its wooded heights and also into the distance. On a clear day, you can see the Ore Mountains and the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig. There is also a charming view of the steel bridge with the Heiligenborn Viaduct behind it. The Waldheim Beautification Association played a major role in the construction of the observation tower, which also built the paths and stairways and carried out the afforestation of the mountain. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings To visit the observation tower, the key must first be collected from the following issuing points: - Auf der Goldenen Höhe 23 ( 034327 93180) - Garden canteen "Lindeneck" (0174 929 7358) - Technikcenter Schönberg No. 27 (034327 93884) Read more Price info Price adult: €1.00 Price reduced: €0.50 Read more Directions & Parking facilities By car: Follow the A14 to the B169 in Großweitzschen, take exit 34-Döbeln-Nord on the A14. Follow B169, take Mittlere Talstraße and u. Talstraße to Wachbergstraße in Waldheim. By public transport: Take the RE50 to Riesa Bahnhof, then the RB45 to Waldheim, Bahnhof. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Other - Tours 12.17 km - Hiking Contact Auf der Goldenen Höhe 1 04736 Waldheim