Urania-Sternwarte Zürich

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Historic astronomical observatory in a roughly 50-metre-high tower in central Zürich that serves as a city landmark. It offers guided evening tours and public telescope observations for visitors.

Urania Observatoire Zürich, Uraniastrasse, Lindenhof, Altstadt, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8001, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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LectureFamily~10 events/monthCHF 8–15

Upcoming Events (4)

Kinderführung

Sat, 11 Apr 2026at14:00

A child-friendly guided tour at Sternwarte Urania in Zurich, turning a night sky into a window into the universe for young explorers. Indoors at the planetarium, the family-friendly program features simple, engaging astronomy for kids.

"Unter den Sternen" Konzert und Führung

Tue, 14 Apr 2026at20:00

"Unter den Sternen" is a concert and guided tour at Sternwarte Urania that fuses saxophone music, astronomy, and philosophy with texts and visual projections about the stars. The program Harmonie der Sphären creates a multidisciplinary night exploring the heavens in Zurich.

Free

Kinderführung mit Märchen

Wed, 20 May 2026at15:00

Join a child-friendly guided tour with fairy tales at Urania-Sternwarte Zürich, where storytelling meets gentle astronomy in the historic observatory. Young explorers will enjoy a magical, kid-focused tour that sparks imagination while learning about the night sky.

Free

Abenteuer StadtNatur: Phänomen Sonnensturm

Sat, 23 May 2026at19:00

Explore the science of solar storms in a captivating evening at Urania-Sternwarte Zürich. This public lecture explains how solar activity drives space weather, auroras, and Earth's magnetic field, with visuals and practical insights for curious minds.