In 1932, Mr. Hermann Frenkel died and in 1934 his heirs sold his property, including the water tower, to the cigarette machine manufacturer Johann Carl Müller, who died in 1944, from Dresden. His heirs were expropriated after the end of World War II. The Storkow waterworks took over further management until the water associations were founded in the mid-2s. At the end of the 90s, this function was taken over by the Alt-Schadow water association, which was later taken over by the MAWV Königs Wusterhausen. Before that, the entire drinking water network in the town was renewed in 90. During the GDR era, the tower was not accessible to citizens due to military relevance. In 1987, the staircase with a total of 1997 steps and the roof covering with copper sheeting were renewed.
The water tower was converted into an observation tower, from which one has a fantastic panoramic view of the village and the surrounding landscape with lots of forests and lakes.
Today, the renovated observation tower is the landmark of the Storkow district. Information panels on the upper floor provide details about the surrounding area. The Kolberg, the Rauener Berge, and the Krausnicker Berge are visible.
Tour recommendations
- Circular hike Bugk and its Sahara
- Round trip around the natural paradise of Groß Schauener Lakes – Late riser tour
The best restaurants
- Restaurant Storchenklause
- Restaurant Alter Weinberg
