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observation tower
A tall structure built in a place with good long-distance views to give visitors a wide view over the landscape.
Vom Aussichtsturm auf dem Hügel hat man einen wunderbaren Blick über die ganze Stadt.
From the observation tower on the hill, you have a wonderful view over the whole city.
This word is made up of 'Aussicht' (view) and 'Turm' (tower). An 'Aussicht' is a view into the distance, and a 'Turm' is a tall building. An 'Aussichtsturm' is therefore literally a tower for a good view.
Für den Bau des Aussichtsturms wurde viel Holz verwendet.
A lot of wood was used to build the observation tower.
Different prepositions and cases are used to describe movement to a tower and being on it. You climb 'auf den Aussichtsturm' (onto the observation tower; accusative), but you are 'auf dem Aussichtsturm' (on the observation tower; dative).
Wir sind auf den neuen Aussichtsturm gestiegen.
We climbed the new observation tower.
In connection with an observation tower, the verbs 'besteigen' (to climb), 'errichten' (to build/erect), or 'besuchen' (to visit) are often used. You can also say that from there you 'eine gute Aussicht hat' (have a good view).
Jedes Jahr besuchen Tausende Touristen den Aussichtsturm.
Thousands of tourists visit the observation tower every year.
observation deck
An Aussichtsplattform and an Aussichtsturm both provide a wide view. An Aussichtsplattform is the walkable surface, which can also be located on another structure; an Aussichtsturm is the entire tall structure. Use Aussichtsplattform for the surface and Aussichtsturm for the structure.
Der Aussichtsturm auf dem Berg bietet einen weiten Blick ins Tal.
The observation tower on the mountain offers a wide view of the valley.
Von der Aussichtsplattform auf dem Berg sieht man weit ins Tal.
From the observation deck on the mountain, you can see far into the valley.
