The Urania Observatory, which is over 100 years old, is a landmark of the city of Zurich. In the approximately 50-metre-high tower in the middle of the city of Zurich, you can enjoy the view over the city and into the sky. Learn amazing facts about ...
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Shooting stars: The Geminids are coming
According to popular belief, a wish made whilst watching a shooting star come true, but only if you don’t tell anyone about it. In December, the Geminid shooting stars can be seen. This is one of the most intense meteor showers of the year. In this fascinating talk, you’ll learn what a shooting star is, and where and how best to observe them.
The guided tour is suitable for adults and interested children aged 9 and over, and takes place whatever the weather. The observatory opens 30 minutes before the tour begins; we recommend arriving 20 minutes early. Once the tour has started, no further admission will be permitted and the ticket will become invalid. A maximum of 4 tickets may be purchased per booking. Proof of eligibility for reduced-price tickets must be shown at the entrance, and vouchers must be handed in on site.
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Monday, December 07, 2026
20:00 - 21:15 o'clock
Tuesday, December 08, 2026
20:00 - 21:15 o'clock
Urania-Sternwarte
Uraniastrasse 9
8001 Zürich
Infos Zugänglichkeit:
A lift leads up to one floor below the observatory. From there, it is about 25 more steps up to the dome. For your own observations through the telescope, you also need to climb up onto a platform. Unfortunately, it is not possible to make the infrastructure wheelchair-accessible due to the observatory being a listed building.
