Eibariškiai Observation Tower: a three-level wooden tower on an artificial hill in Eibariškiai Park

A 9-metre tower reveals the panorama across three levels

The Eibariškiai tower is an approximately 9-metre wooden structure built not on a natural high point but on an artificial park hill. Rough-board cladding, exposed supports, and the Radviliškis coat-of-arms flag at the top create its recognisable outline. Early project descriptions mentioned an 8-metre height, while accounts of the finished structure give about 9 metres; these are best read as design and completion figures, not as two separate towers.

Three viewing platforms sit at different levels. This matters in practice: visitors can pause below without climbing to the top. Wooden steps climb both the artificial slope and the tower itself, so the highest platform is not accessible to a wheelchair user or anyone unable to use stairs.

Coordinates 55.8216724, 23.5348408 mark the tower itself, not a park gate or parking space. Google Maps gives the address as 6B Stiklo Street, although the park is also approached from the Šiaulių Street side. Navigate by the attraction name rather than relying only on the street number.

The view takes in the park, pond, and urban edge

The upper platform first reveals Eibariškiai Park: the artificial hill, winding paths, groups of trees, wet areas, and pond shores. An official 2024 study measured the pond at approximately 3.7 hectares, about 0.51 kilometres long, and up to 3.2 metres deep. It contains four islands, some reached by footbridges.

The farther horizon is urban rather than wild. Apartment blocks, house roofs, and chimneys in Radviliškis appear above the trees. The modest height helps visitors understand the park's shape and connection to the town, but it does not offer the long-distance spectacle of Lithuania's tallest regional towers.

Combine the tower with the pond circuit. The official 2024 report confirms that a pedestrian path follows almost the entire shoreline and locates the tower on the southwest bank. The wetland boardwalk and birdwatching platform are separate park features and should not be confused with the tower's three viewing levels.

The tower belongs to the park's 2017-2021 renewal

Eibariškiai Park began taking shape in 1991 across former garden plots, wet meadows, and quarry ground. A man-made pond was excavated, the relief and hills were formed, and trees were planted. This earlier development explains why today's tower stands on a constructed mound rather than an ancient hillfort or natural ridge.

The project titled Landscape Formation and Ecological Improvement in Eibariškiai Park ran in 2017-2021 and is officially marked complete. It covered paths, an observation tower and platform, pontoon bridges, a wooden wetland route, a birdwatching platform, hedge maze, rest areas, and park furnishings.

Public reports called the tower new by autumn 2020, when the renewed park was being presented to residents. A later municipal activity report mentions repairs and renewal of both the observation and birdwatching towers. Outdoor timber needs maintenance, so a temporary barrier or inspection closure should not be surprising.

The tower works best as part of a park circuit

Allow 20-40 minutes for the tower and immediate view, or 1-2 hours for the park. Beyond the pond route are rest and play spaces, a hedge maze, bridges, and the wetland boardwalk. Features listed in the original project may not all be in equally good condition every season, so treat the list as route context rather than a service guarantee.

A car park serves Eibariškiai Park, and the municipality reported its asphalt surfacing in 2025. Google also marks an accessible parking space, but the tower stairs are not suitable for wheeled access. Level park sections and the view from the foot of the hill offer a shorter alternative.

Google Maps labels the tower open 24 hours, and the municipality publishes neither an admission ticket nor staffed hours. This does not guarantee lighting, dry surfaces, or access during maintenance. Visit in daylight and check current municipal notices before a special journey.

Weather and loading matter on a timber structure

Wooden steps on the hill and tower can become slippery after rain, frost, or snow. Climb slowly, use the handrails, supervise children, and follow any capacity sign on site. Do not climb the external frame, rails, or flagpole.

Avoid the upper level during high winds or thunderstorms. If boards look damaged or barriers and repair tape are present, view the structure only from below. Pond-water quality is monitored separately and may change; an open tower does not mean swimming is approved that day.