Taborkalns sightseeing tower

The view from the top of the surrounding landscape is stunning as the tower itself is slightly higher than several of regular sightseeing towers built in the last years (28 metres vs 26 - 27 metres).

I also appreciate the solid, all-metal construction of the tower, which was built in 2021. Even though I am not a fan of heights, the steel structure made me feel safe while ascending and spending time at the top even in a slightly windy day. Another plus is that the tower is conveniently located not far from the main road, so it is fairly easy to reach.

However, there is no sign from the main road leading to the tower, which, on the other hand, is also a plus since it was not crowded.

There is no binocular or information desk on top of the tower regarding the surroundings you see.

Also it would have been nice to have seating areas on the different levels or at the top, especially for people who want to sit and enjoy the view for a while. I think it is one of the rare towers built in the recent years with no bench even on top.

Overall, it is a great spot if you’re looking for beautiful scenery and a safe, accessible tower — just be prepared to stand the whole time and keep an eye out for the path from the road.

Overall, a...

Tikko izbūvēts jauns skatu tornis. Vizuāli spriežot viens no augstākajiem Latvijā. Atrodas Taborkalna virsotnē, piekļut var viegli, atrodas gandrīz ceļa malā. Torbotkalns ir nozīgs, ka tajā atrodas pie Strūves ģeodēziskā loka punkta. Strūves ģeodēziskais loks ir viena no cilvēces vēsturē vērienīgākajām Zemes uz­mē­rīšanas kampaņām, ko no 1816. līdz 1855. gadam īs­tenoja Frīdrihs Georgs Vil­helms Strūve un Karls Ten­ners. Strūves ģeodēziskais loks stiepjas no Norvēģijas Ledus okeāna piekrastes līdz Donavas grīvai pie Melnās jūras un uz zemes virsmas atzīmēts ar ģeodēziskajiem punktiem, kuri šķērso desmit valstu — Norvēģijas, Zviedrijas, So­mijas, Krievijas, Igaunijas, Latvijas, Lietuvas, Baltkrie­vijas, Ukrainas un Moldo­­vas — teritorijas. Vien­laikus šie mērījumi ir izcils piemērs dažādu valstu un zinātnieku sadarbībai. Mērījumi vēlāk tika izmantoti ģeodēzisko tīklu un to­po­grāfisko karšu veidošanā. Veiktie mērījumi bija pirmie, lielākie un nozīmīgākie trigonometriskie mērījumi Vid­zemē, uz kuru pamata tika sastādīta Vid­zemes karte. Latvija ir vienīgā no desmit valstīm, kurā mērījumus vei­ca abi izcilie ģeodēzisti Strū­ve...

Sadly, I don't have pictures as this was my first time climbing such a construction and was too scared and forgot to take them and ask a friend to do it, I can say it's definitely a lovely spot that gives a really beautiful view of Latvia far off in the distance. Felt like I was at the top of the mountain cliff. Just right height when I...