The tower is constructed primarily from larch wood, utilizing approximately 800 cubic meters of timber.
The structure is designed to sway slightly under high wind conditions for stability.
It replaced a 54-meter-high reinforced concrete tower that stood on the site from 1968 to 2012.
The interior slide reaches speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour.
The tower's design won the Austrian Wood Construction Prize for its engineering innovation.
The Pyramidenkogel Tower is the world's tallest wooden observation tower, reaching a height of 100 meters. Located at an elevation of 851 meters above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the Carinthian lake district, including Lake Wörthersee. The structure consists of ten elliptical, elliptical-shaped wooden tiers supported by steel ties. Visitors reach the top via a glass-walled elevator or a staircase. The tower features a 120-meter long enclosed tunnel slide, which is the highest of its kind in Europe. An additional free-fall attraction, the 'Sky Box', is available for visitors. The base facility includes a modern restaurant and an adventure playground for children.
From the topmost observation platform, specifically the corner facing Lake Wörthersee for the widest panoramic composition.
Wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes if you intend to use the slide, as footwear requirements are strictly enforced.
Bring binoculars to fully appreciate the views of the distant Karawanks mountain range.
Check local weather forecasts before heading up, as visibility is significantly reduced during heavy fog or cloud cover.
Do not attempt to walk to the tower from the lake shore unless you are an experienced hiker, as the ascent is extremely steep and physically demanding.
Operations are periodically suspended during extreme wind conditions or severe thunderstorms for safety reasons.
