Károly Lookout Tower
Károly-kilátó
A stone lookout tower on the edge of the Sopron hills, offering views over the city, Lake Fertő and the Austrian mountains, surrounded by hiking trails.
The Károly Lookout Tower, built in 1936, stands on the summit of Mount Károly (about 398 meters) southwest of the city and is the most popular viewpoint in the Sopron Hills. From the top you can see 360 degrees, including the red-roofed Old Town, Lake Fertő, the Alpine foothills of Austria and, on clear days, the Schneeberg. At the foot of the tower are a car park, a forest café and several hiking and mountain bike routes, which connect to the springs of the Antelope Forest, the Lővérek villa district and Taródi Castle. The tower charges a small fee, and opening hours vary by season. By car or bus to Lővérek, the climb on foot takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (seasonally adjusted)
Nearby sights
- Taródi Castle
- Goat Church
- White Angel Pharmacy Museum
- Fő tér (Main Square)
- Fabricius House
- Old Synagogue
- Storno House
- Firewatch Tower