Viewing platform at the Urft dam On the viewing platform at the Urft dam, the gatekeeper's house built between 1924 and 1926 stood until it was destroyed in World War II.
Observation platform at the Urft Dam Until its destruction in World War II, the observation platform at the Urft Dam housed the lock keeper's house built between 1924 and 1926.
From here, you have a wonderful view of the Urft Lake, the former knight's castle Vogelsang, and the Urft Dam.
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