Observation tower Soběšovice

The Na Husarůvce observation tower is a small lookout tower in the center of Soběšovice, a village in the Frýdek-Místek district of Czech Silesia. It stands next to the municipal office and a restaurant, some 15 kilometers northeast of Frýdek-Místek, close to the Žermanice reservoir — a spot popular with visitors seeking views over the Beskids.

How to get there?

Soběšovice sits along the road running beside the Žermanice reservoir, about 15 km from Frýdek-Místek. The easiest way to reach it is by car — the tower stands right in the village center, next to the municipal office, so it's hard to miss. Travelers without a car can use local bus connections from Frýdek-Místek and nearby villages, though it's worth checking the timetable in advance since services can be infrequent.

What will you see?

The tower was built in 2004 as part of the reconstruction of the municipal office building and the adjacent restaurant. It's a 17-meter-tall steel structure clad in wood and painted green. An internal spiral staircase leads up to a roofed observation gallery at a height of 13 meters, offering views over the Žermanice reservoir and the surrounding hills of the Silesian-Moravian Beskids. It's a modest but functional tower — without elaborate tourist infrastructure, but with genuine local character.

One notable detail: the tower isn't open at all times. The key must be borrowed from the municipal office or from the neighboring Nová Husarůvka restaurant, which also lent the tower its name. This arrangement is typical of smaller, community-run lookout towers in the Czech countryside, maintained by the local municipality rather than a dedicated tourism operator.

When should you visit?

Spring, summer, and early autumn are the best times to climb the tower, when days are longer and visibility is at its best. Plan your visit for when the municipal office or restaurant is open — otherwise there's no way to borrow the key. Climbing up and taking in the view takes no more than 15–20 minutes, making it a good addition to a walk or bike ride along the shores of the nearby Žermanice reservoir.

Frequently asked questions

How tall is the observation tower in Soběšovice? The Na Husarůvce tower stands 17 meters tall, with the viewing platform at a height of 13 meters.

Where can you get the key to the tower? The key can be borrowed from the Soběšovice municipal office or from the neighboring Nová Husarůvka restaurant.

What can you see from the viewing gallery? The roofed gallery offers views of the Žermanice reservoir and the surrounding hills of the Silesian-Moravian Beskids.

When was the tower built? It was built in 2004, as part of the reconstruction of the municipal office building and the adjoining restaurant.