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The Vilkakalnis Observation Tower is closed due to its technical condition and possible danger.
The hill is located in the territory of Ignalina city, above the Žaliasis (Šiekštis) Lake, near the Lithuanian Winter Sports Centre.
Once, a wooden ski jump stood in this place, which was taller than this tower!
The sports history of Ignalina dates back to 1951. Nature itself created a terrain suitable for skiing. In 1958, Ignalina resident Bronius Šimkūnas took the initiative to establish a sports base and build a ski jump in Ignalina. After finding a beautiful and hilly area, the location for the sports base was chosen among steep hills near Žaliasis (Šiekštis) Lake. In 1963, a 50-meter wooden ski jump was built on Vilkakalnis Hill, which was the tallest in Lithuania. Jumps from it reached up to 60 meters. The famous ski jump, which attracted many participants and spectators to competitions, operated from 1962 to 1973. In 1965, the first Lithuanian ski jumping championship was held in Ignalina.
We recommend reaching the Vilkakalnis Observation Tower via the pedestrian path that starts at the beginning of Sporto Street. You can park your cars at the parking lot next to the Lithuanian Winter Sports Centre.
Information updated 2025-12-11
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