GERMANY ~ Harz Tower - Harz National Park - Torfhaus ~

... Great view an imposing structure standing 65 metres tall... its masterful architecture rises above the hills of Torfhaus, which, at 812 metres, is the highest village in the Harz Mountains... this spiral tower – built from wood and steel with its perfect form was inspired by the shape of a rising spruce cone... visitors can climb the tower via steps or an elevator and enjoy the 360° view of the Brocken, the Harz Mountains and the national park from two panoramic observation decks at the top... and a glass floor platform extending out at a height of 45 meters... Thanks a lot Dustin!【ツ】 It must have been once more a really sad and terrifying view...😞 

"This decades-old forest has been reduced to a tree graveyard in just a couple of years. "Nowhere else in Central Europe can you experience the climate crisis like here in the Harz Mountains," said Roland Pietsch, head of the Harz National Park"

Unfortunately in the central Harz region, over 90% of spruce trees are dead or dying because of climate change and pests, unprecedented heat waves and prolonged droughts have stressed the trees, weakening their defenses. Bark Beetles thrive in the warmer, drier conditions, rapidly multiplying and attacking weakened spruce trees. Drought reduces the trees' ability to produce resin, which normally seals wounds and repels beetles.

  

Stamp:

Nidden Artists' Colony 

(Issued 06-07-2026)