12-meter observation tower on Schlossberg hill, Brandenburg, Germany.
The Askanierturm is a 12-meter-high observation tower located on Schlossberg hill near the Werbellinsee in Wildau, Brandenburg. Built in 1879, it was inspired by Friedrich Brunold and supported by Prince Carl von Preußen. The tower is a heritage monument, offering scenic views and historical significance.
The Askanierturm is a 12-meter-high observation tower situated on Schlossberg hill at the southern shore of the Werbellinsee, near Wildau in Brandenburg, Germany. Constructed in 1879, the tower was the brainchild of Friedrich Brunold, a local Heimatdichter, and realized with the support of Prince Carl von Preußen. Architect Oskar Büscher from Eberswalde was commissioned to build the tower, which features fieldstone construction with a balcony and brick battlements. The Askanierturm stands as a historical monument and is recognized as an architectural heritage site in Germany. It commemorates the Ascanian dynasty, which ruled Brandenburg before the Hohenzollerns. Although no significant remnants of a medieval castle exist at the site, local lore suggests it was once home to a fortress built in the early 13th century. The tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is accessible to visitors, who can obtain keys from a nearby restaurant. Restored in 1991, the Askanierturm continues to attract tourists interested in its historical context and scenic vistas, contributing to the cultural and tourism landscape of the Schorfheide region.
