Unforgettable star adventure: the best observatory in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Unforgettable star adventure: the best observatory in Rhineland-Palatinate!

The interactive and stirring way of presentation is attracting many visitors who want to learn more about the universe. We have put together some of the best observatory in Rhineland-Palatinate, which you should visit on your next trip.

Service Bad Kreuznach

The Bad Kreuznach observatory is particularly committed to bringing visitors closer to the secrets of astronomy. Here scientific contexts are explained in an understandable manner and practically demonstrated with professional equipment. The offers range from lectures for school classes to exciting observation evenings that attract a variety of interested parties.

• Address: At the observatory 2, Bad Kreuznach
• Opening times: You can find more detailed information about the opening times on the observatory website.
• Tip: Visit the planetary path of the observatory, which illustrates the dimensions of our solar system on a scale of 1: 1,000,000,000 on a walk around 6 kilometers.

Planetarium & observatory Sessenbach

In Sessenbach, visitors can experience astronomy up close. The combination of observatory, seven solstelescopes and planetarium enables impressive perspective in space. The offer includes easily understandable and entertaining lectures that inspire the whole family.

• address: in Hohl 1, Sessenbach
• Opening times: A telephone registration is required, details can be found on the website.
• Tip: Do not forget to bring your USB stick or mobile hard drive with you to secure the objects photographed during the observations.

Volkssternwarte Zweibrücken

The Volkssternwarte Zweibrücken is a popular attraction for star lovers in the West Palatinate and the eastern Saarland. With its striking design based on the famous R2-D2 robot from the Star Wars films, it is not only a visual highlight, but also offers the opportunity to experience stars up close using a special mirror telescope. There is also a telescope with which the sun can be viewed magnified.

• Address: America Straße 11, Zweibrücken
• Opening times: open on Fridays from 8 p.m. in clear weather; for special astronomical events and by appointment for visitors.
• Tip: In addition to astronomy enthusiasts, the R2-D2 paint also attracts many film fans.

With these exciting adventure locations in Rhineland-Palatinate, you will experience astronomy in a new and entertaining way. You can find more great excursion tips for leisure activities in the region in our leisure and tourism department.