Overlook

A viewpoint is an excellent terrain point, a hilltop or other topographical object, such as a tower, rocks, or a high-rise building, from which a free panorama or a sectoral view of the surrounding countryside is possible. There are also purpose built Towers ( vantage points ), which allow a remote view.

The view of the near and distant hills and mountains is often due to a panoramic overview ( in Switzerland: " Alpenzeiger " ) explains.

The maximum visibility depends on the height of the observation point and is limited by illumination, weather conditions, range and obstacles.

Viewpoints are often recorded in leisure maps. In many areas, to find signs in the field. In tourist areas many vantage points with different service facilities such as parking, bus stops, restaurants, souvenir shops, playgrounds and benches are provided. Frequently, the view is possible only against payment of an entrance fee or on the terrace of a restaurant.

A military lookout point known as the observation point. Striking terrain points are usually also the national survey and are provided with stable fixed points anchored. To distinguish from the lookout point is the point de vue.

Examples of earthbound vantage points

  • Jungfraujoch ( Switzerland ): rocky ridge in the Bernese Alps, View from the Sphinx Observatory
  • Kahlenberg ( Austria ): Vienna's most famous lookout point, overlooking the entire city area
  • Kampenwandbahn ( Germany ): a cable car reached scenic spot in Bavaria, View of the Chiemsee
  • Mirador del Estrecho (Spain ): view point over the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Nordkapplatået (Norway): rocky plateau at the northern tip of Europe, overlooking the Norwegian Sea
  • Oberjochpass ( " The pulpit " ) ( Germany ): viewpoint on the Joch Pass, overlooking the Ostrachtal
  • Preikestolen ( Norway): rocky plateau at Stavanger, overlooking the Lysefjord
  • Rigi ( Switzerland ): Mountain range with the Rigi-Kulm as highest peak, overlooking Lake Lucerne

Examples of viewpoints on buildings

  • Laboe naval memorial: Free platform on the tower-like monument, with a view over the Kiel Fjord
  • Olympic Tower in Munich: panoramic view from 200 meters above sea level, overlooking the Alps
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