Place to visit
PLANET KA, Germany: what it is and when to go
PLANET KA is a planetarium in Germany (Karlsruhe). Interests: With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Planetarium · With kids, Stargazing
- Where
- Germany · Alter Schlachthof 4, 76131, Karlsruhe
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 114 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- "nur zu Veranstaltungen"
- Website
- planet-ka.de
- Run by
- PLANET KA Planetarium Karlsruhe gGmbH
- Coordinates
- 49.00392, 8.43046
What it is and where
PLANET KA is a planetarium in Germany (Karlsruhe).
It is in Karlsruhe, where this site lists 56 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.00392, 8.43046; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 114 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- PLANET KA Planetarium Karlsruhe gGmbH
It is one of the With kids and Stargazing places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit PLANET KA is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebPossible9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:04
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:52
- DecBest time8:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Stargazing | December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: PLANET KA has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hauptfriedhof KarlsruheCemetery in Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany1.5 km
- Tierpark OberwaldWildlife park in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany1.7 km
- Karlsruhe PyramidTomb in Germany2.0 km
- VierordtbadBathing establishment in Karlsruhe, Germany2.1 km
- Badisches LandesmuseumMuseum in Germany2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: With kids
- Berlin Zoo: zoo in Germany
- Europa-Park: theme park in Germany
- Berlin Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum: Botanical garden and museum located in Berlin
- Tierpark Berlin: zoo in Germany
- Tierpark Hagenbeck: zoo in Hamburg, Germany
- Autostadt: museum and park in Wolfsburg, Germany
Every Germany place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is PLANET KA?
It is a planetarium in Germany.
When is the best time to visit PLANET KA?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02.
How do you get to PLANET KA?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 114 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hauptfriedhof Karlsruhe, Tierpark Oberwald, Karlsruhe Pyramid. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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