An outdoor, upward-angled view captures a stone staircase ascending towards the Aulanko observation tower in Hämeenlinna, Finland

An outdoor, upward-angled view captures a stone staircase ascending towards the Aulanko observation tower in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The staircase, constructed from rough-hewn grey granite blocks, comprises approximately twelve visible steps curving gently to the right. To the immediate left, a solid wall of large, rectangular granite blocks forms part of the tower's base, with a dark, angular overhang visible at the top-left edge. A dark metal handrail with a smooth top bar and decorative vertical balusters borders the right side of the stairs. Beyond the handrail, a dense forest of tall, mature Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) extends downslope into the mid-ground. A distant body of water, likely a lake, is faintly visible through the trees on the far right horizon. The sky is clear and bright blue, with a few scattered white cumulus clouds present on the right. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, casting subtle shadows on the stone steps. No individuals, animals, or active subjects are present.