Place to visit
Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen, Germany: what it is and when to go
Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen is a planetarium in Germany (Ursensollen). Interests: With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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 · Allmannsberger Weg 20, 92289, Ursensollen
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 116 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Fr 18:30-22:30; Su 16:30-20:30
- Website
- planetarium-ursensollen.de
- Run by
- Sternfreunde Amberg-Ursensollen e.V.
- Coordinates
- 49.39804, 11.7402
What it is and where
Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen is a planetarium in Germany (Ursensollen). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
planetarium and observatory
It is in Ursensollen, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 5 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.39804, 11.7402; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 116 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
- Sternfreunde Amberg-Ursensollen e.V.
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 Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecBest time7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. 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: Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen 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
- DietlbergHill in Germany2.2 km
- RotpunktHiking trail in Upper Palatinate, Germany2.3 km
- Erzweg Illschwanger SchlaufeHiking4.8 km
- Erzweg part 1Hiking trail in Upper Franconia and Upper Palatine, Germany4.8 km
- Graf-Gebhard-WegHiking trail in Upper Palatinate, Germany4.9 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 Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen?
It is a planetarium in Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 116 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 Dietlberg, Rotpunkt, Erzweg Illschwanger Schlaufe. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Planetarium und Sternwarte Ursensollen on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.