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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A guide to the current night sky
As a public observatory, the Urania Observatory in Zurich offers fascinating guided tours for everyone.
The Urania Observatory’s demonstrators provide a brief introduction to astronomy and explain various celestial phenomena in an accessible way. If visibility is good, you can observe the moon, planets and stars with your own eyes. The atmosphere beneath the majestic observatory dome and the talks, supported by images and animations, make a guided tour well worth a visit at any time. The 50-metre-high tower offers an impressive view over the city. The guided tour is suitable for adults and interested children aged 9 and over and takes place in all weathers.
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Permanent exhibition
Urania-Sternwarte Zürich
Uraniastrasse 9
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)43 317 16 40
info@urania-sternwarte.ch
Opening hours:
Donnerstag bis Samstag: 21:00 - 22:15
Öffentliche Führungen finden jeden Do/Fr/Sa am Abend statt:
Winterzeit: 20.00 – 21.15 Uhr
Sommerzeit: 21.00 – 22.15 Uhr
Bei speziellen astronomischen Ereignissen und zu spannenden Astronomiethemen finden regelmässig Spezialführungen statt.
Kinderführungen finden jeden 1. Samstag im Monat um 15.00 und 17.00 Uhr statt.
Schulführungen können am Dienstagvormittag oder Donnerstagnachmittag gebucht werden. Weitere Termine sind auf Anfrage möglich.
Privatführungen können individuell gebucht werden.
Infos Zugänglichkeit:
Die Sternwarte ist nur über eine Treppe erreichbar.
