Solina Observation Tower - Mount Jawor

Góra Jawor
Solina
call 18 20 20 300    link www.pkl.pl

check_circle  In a room
check_circle  Easy maneuvering with a stroller
check_circle  Restaurant or bar nearby
check_circle  Parking
check_circle  Place adapted for children with disabilities
check_circle  Restroom available
check_circle  Baby changing table

The latest attraction near Lake Solina with unique views, including the first skywalk terrace in Poland.

Solina: observation tower and skywalk on Mount Jawor, photo by PKL
Solina: observation tower and skywalk on Mount Jawor, photo by PKL

Getting to the Solina Observation Tower

We can walk from Solina to the tower (a 4.5 km asphalt road without a shoulder). Note! Walking on the gravel path under the railway line is illegal! The most convenient way is to drive by car (parking near the tower), but the biggest attraction is taking the scenic gondola lift, which starts from the opposite side of the dam:

Solina - Cable Car over the Dam

Solina - Cable Car over the Dam

The Solina gondola lift is an extraordinary attraction offering unique experiences and views of the dam, Lake Solina, and the surrounding hills. ...

View from the Mount Jawor Observation Tower in Solina

On the tower, there is an open 360-degree observation terrace with unique views! A schematic description of the panorama can be found on the board:

Description of the panorama from the observation tower on Mount Jawor in Solina
Description of the panorama from the observation tower on Mount Jawor in Solina
Description of the panorama from the observation tower on Mount Jawor in Solina
Description of the panorama from the observation tower on Mount Jawor in Solina

What can we see from the Mount Jawor Observation Tower in Solina?

First and foremost, we can see Solina itself, the dam, Lake Solina, and Lake Myczkowskie, as well as the San Valley:

View from the Mount Jawor Observation Tower in Solina
View from the Mount Jawor Observation Tower in Solina

In the distance, the Bieszczady Mountains rise above the surface of the lake. In the background, we can see the characteristic triangular massif - that's Smerek. To the left of it, there is a long ridge of the Wetlina Polonyna:

View from the Mount Jawor Observation Tower in Solina
View from the Mount Jawor Observation Tower in Solina

Solina Observation Tower - attractions

Additionally, there is an opportunity to go to the glass platform, called the skywalk. Here is the view of the Skywalk from below:

Skywalk on the Solina Observation Tower
Skywalk on the Solina Observation Tower

On the glass 9th floor, there is a cafe. To use it, you also need a valid entrance ticket to the tower!

Cafe on the Solina Observation Tower
Cafe on the Solina Observation Tower

At the foot of the tower, there is a tavern - restaurant with regional delicacies and a viewing terrace, and below it, there is a cafe with simple hot dishes and desserts:

Solina: observation tower, restaurant, and upper station of the cable car on Jawor Hill, photo by PKL
Solina: observation tower, restaurant, and upper station of the cable car on Jawor Hill, photo by PKL

Solina Observation Tower - tickets and practical information

  • Skywalk, which is the glass platform: free entrance (included in the tower ticket), A4 printout of a photo is available for an additional fee
  • We can reach the viewing terrace by elevator or stairs (10 floors)
  • The tower is accessible for strollers and disabled individuals
  • No entry with dogs
  • The tower's height is 50 m, and the observation terrace is located at a height of 42 m
  • Access to a restroom with a changing table is available

P.S.1 For children, an additional attraction will be the fun in the themed amusement park Tajemnicza Solina, right at the foot of the tower:

Mysterious Solina Amusement Park

Mysterious Solina Amusement Park

New attraction for children (and not only!) at Lake Solina. Here you will find several stations offering various forms of self-play or with animators. ...

P.S.2 Doesn't the Solina Dam look impressive from above? Or maybe you would like to visit it "from the inside"?

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Visiting the Power Plant in Solina Dam

The water dam and hydroelectric power plant are the main attractions of Solina. It's worth stopping here on your way to the Bieszczady Mountains! Thanks to them, the "Bieszczady Sea" - Lake Solina was created on the San River. Today, tourists can engage in various water sports, go fishing, take a walk on the dam's crest, and also visit its interior and the hydroelectric power plant. ...

P.S. 3. You can find more towers with views of the Bieszczady Mountains here:

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3 Observation Towers with the Most Beautiful View of the Bieszczady Mountains

The most beautiful views in the Bieszczady Mountains are, of course, waiting for us on the mountain peaks and open meadows. However, sometimes it's worth looking at the picturesque ridges from a slightly different perspective that the observation towers give us. ...

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Last Updated: 2023-07-29
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