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Näsinneula is an observation tower in Tampere, Finland, overseeing Lake Näsijärvi. It is the highest observation tower in Nordic countries at a height of 168 metres. The tower opened in 1971 and is located in the Särkänniemi leisure centre. There is a rotating restaurant in the tower 124 metres above the ground. One revolution takes three quarters of an hour.
[tower at 168 metres. ()] There are beaconlights at the top, showing the current weather for the citizens:
- three yellow lights = clear weather
- two yellow lights = overcast or cloudy
- one yellow light = occasional rain
- three green lights = rain
The base of the tower is about 35 metres higher than the lake Näsijärvi, giving a good view to neighbouring towns. The elevators stop at 120 metres, where the cafeteria Pilvilinna is. The restaurant Näsinneula is on a higher floor. The elevator ride to the top takes 27 seconds with a maximum speed of 6 metres per second and the elevators carry a maximum of 15 people. In the event of a power blackout, the tower's own diesel emergency generator will start.
Design of Näsinneula was inspired by the Space Needle in Seattle. The idea of a rotating restaurant was taken from the Puijo tower in Kuopio.
External link
- Näsinneula - Official site (http://www.sarkanniemi.fi/tutustu/nasinneula.php)