Wroclaw Sky Tower Observation Deck Ticket

Sky Tower, Wroclaw's tallest building

Sky Tower rises about 212 metres above the Krzyki district, roughly 2.5 kilometres south of the Market Square. Completed in 2012, it was briefly the tallest building in Poland and remains the tallest in Wroclaw, a slim glass tower that combines offices, apartments and a shopping centre at its base. The observation deck near the top was recently renovated and has received architecture and property awards.

If you are wondering how to get to Sky Tower, trams along Powstańców Śląskich Street reach the stop beside the building in about 10 to 15 minutes from the Old Town, and the main railway station is a short tram ride away. Is Sky Tower worth visiting? For a first look at Wroclaw, it is the quickest way to see how the river, the islands and the historic centre fit together.

The multimedia lift and the 49th-floor deck

The visit begins on the first floor of the Sky Tower building, where you exchange your booking at the ticket desk. From there a high-speed multimedia lift takes you up to the 49th floor while animations play around you, turning the short ride into part of the experience. At the top, a panoramic indoor space of about 600 square metres wraps around the tower with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Information panels help you identify the landmarks on the skyline, and a stylish café offers drinks and snacks, paid separately, if you want to sit and watch the city. Most visitors spend about an hour here. The deck is wheelchair-accessible, but travellers with claustrophobia or a strong fear of heights may find the lift and the height uncomfortable.

The outdoor terrace and the view over Wroclaw

Step out onto the outdoor terrace to feel the wind at 200 metres and enjoy the view without glass. To the north you see the Old Town with the spires of the Town Hall and St Elizabeth's Church, the Oder winding between its islands and the twin towers of the cathedral on Ostrów Tumski. To the east stands the great dome of Centennial Hall beside the green expanse of Szczytnicki Park.

To the south-west the solitary peak of Mount Ślęża rises from the plain, and on exceptionally clear days the line of the Sudetes mountains appears on the horizon. The best time to visit Sky Tower is late afternoon, when you can watch the light change and stay as the city lights come on; clear days after rain usually offer the sharpest views.

Planning your visit and the area around Sky Tower

Your ticket is valid for one day, and opening hours vary by season, so our team confirms them with your booking. Food and drinks brought from outside, backpacks and pets are not allowed on the deck, although assistance dogs are welcome. Allow time to exchange your booking at the ticket desk before riding up.

The shopping centre at the base of the tower has cafés and restaurants for a meal before or after your visit. Sky Tower tickets pair well with a morning in the Old Town or an electric car tour of the city, so you first see the landmarks up close and then find them again from above. A tram back to the Market Square takes only a few minutes.