For Star Gazers

Kuffner Observatory

The Kuffner Planetarium offers astronomic guided tours. Weather-permitting, one can look at the stars with the large telescope constructed in the year 1889.
Guided tours suitable for children 6 years and up
Every Saturdays at 5pm, the Kuffner Planetarium offers family days. These guided tours consist of a slide show and the viewing of the large telescope and, weather permitting, an astronomic observation.
Guided tours take place during all weather situations. Observations with the telescope are only possible during good weather.
Workshops and additional guided tours: www.astronomie-wien.at

Zeiss Planetarium Vienna

Family Day at the Planetarium, two Sundays every month (except for July and August). This is when the space mouse Yanni takes children from aged 4 and up on adventurous space missions. During the breathtaking journeys through space and time, Yanni tells new and exciting things about the planets and moons in the solar system.
Additional information on the programs at www.astronomie-wien.at

Urania Observatory

In the oldest Planetarium in the center of Vienna, it is possible to look into space with a computer-guided telescope.
Guided tours (suitable for children 6 years and up) on different topics. More details on the website.
Duration: 1½ hours during any weather!
www.astronomie-wien.at

Kuffner Observatory (Kuffner Sternwarte)

Johann-Staud-Straße 10
1160   Wien
www.kuffner.ac.at

Map Accessibility Details

Guide dogs permitted

Main entrance

• Main entrance (Swing door).

Comments

Main and side entrance: steps, single swinging doors, auditorium: 15 steps and 6 steps.

Contacts

• +43 1 72 95 494
• service.astronomie@vhs.at

Opening hours

• April to September
  Guided tours: Tue, Fri 9 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.; guided tours for groups also available by appointment
• October to March
  Guided tours: Tue, Fri 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; guided tours for groups also available by appointment

Prices

• Cheaper with the Vienna Card

Vienna Planetarium (Zeiss Planetarium Wien)

Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1 (Riesenrad)
1020   Wien
www.planetarium-wien.at

Map Accessibility Details

Guide dogs permitted

Main entrance

• Main entrance 1 Steps (Double swing door 82cm wide).
• Ramp 72 cm long, 10 cm high.

More information

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Comments

All rooms accessible without steps.

Contacts

• +43 1 729 54 94
• service.astronomie@vhs.at

Opening hours

Presentations from Tuesday to Sunday

Prices

• Adults € € 8,00

• Cheaper with the Vienna Card

Urania Observatory (Urania Sternwarte)

Uraniastraße 1/Eingang Turmstiege
1010   Wien
www.astronomie-wien.at

Map Accessibility Details

Main entrance

• Main entrance 30 Steps (Swing door 80cm wide).

Elevator available

More information

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Contacts

• +43 1 729 54 94
• +43 1 729 54 94 77
• service@astronomie-wien.at

Prices

• Adults € 6,00

• Cheaper with the Vienna Card