Diving tower in Millstatt (1930)

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Diving platform built in the 1930s in Millstatt, Austria

Sometimes, you go to the swimming bath to see a local landmark. So it is in Millstatt, a city in the Austrian state of Carinthia. This listed diving tower saw its construction in 1930 according to the plans of Christof Benedikt.

Diving tower in Millstatt (1930)

The fabulous construction with an integrated water slide was a sensation back then. Today, it provides the modern world around the lake with a touch of the 1930s. Since 2019, it has been open to the public again. The tower offers a 3,5 and 10-meter high platform. A smaller slide for children adds to the historic water slide.

Sources / More info

  • Link Extensive PDF about the history of the diving tower [DEU]
  • Link Description of the diving tower [DEU]