A Celestial Journey at Urania-Sternwarte
Explore the cosmos and expand your understanding at Urania-Sternwarte, Vienna's premier observatory for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds.
Experience the wonders of the universe at Urania-Sternwarte in Vienna, a captivating observatory that offers unique insights into the cosmos through engaging exhibits and star-gazing opportunities.
A brief summary to Urania-Sternwarte - Kinder Train Museum
- Uraniastraße 1, Vienna, Innere Stadt, 1010, AT
- +43189174150000
- Visit website
- Wednesday 9 pm-10:30 pm
- Thursday 9 pm-10:30 pm
- Friday 9 pm-10:30 pm
- Saturday 9 pm-10:30 pm
Local tips
- Book your tickets in advance, especially for popular shows at the planetarium.
- Visit during a clear night for the best stargazing experience.
- Check their website for special events or guest speakers to enhance your visit.
- Bring a notebook to jot down interesting astronomical facts and observations.
Getting There
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Public Transport - U-Bahn
If you are near the city center, take the U-Bahn (subway) Line U1 (the red line) towards Leopoldau. Get off at the 'Stephansplatz' station. From there, transfer to Line U3 (the orange line) at 'Stephansplatz' station and head towards 'Simmering'. Get off at 'Landstraße - Wien Mitte' station. Then, transfer to the U4 (the green line) towards 'Hütteldorf' and get off at 'Karlsplatz' station. Finally, exit the station, head east on the 'Karlsplatz' towards 'Uraniastraße', and walk for about 10 minutes to reach Urania-Sternwarte, located at Uraniastraße 1.
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Tram
If you are near the city center, you can also take Tram Line 1 (the yellow tram) from 'Schwedenplatz' towards 'Prater' and get off at 'Urania' stop. From the tram stop, walk a short distance to Uraniastraße 1, which is just around the corner.
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Walking
If you are staying in the Innere Stadt (1st District), you may want to walk to Urania-Sternwarte. Head east on 'Graben' street until you reach 'Stubenring'. Continue walking along 'Stubenring' until you reach the 'Urania' building. It should take about 15-20 minutes depending on your pace.
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