Place to visit
Belgrade Observatory, Serbia: what it is and when to go
Belgrade Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Belgrade, Serbia (Астрономска опсерваторија Београд). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is March and November to December. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: 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
- Astronomical observatory in Belgrade, Serbia · Stargazing
- Local name
- Астрономска опсерваторија Београд
- Where
- Serbia · Волгина 7, 11060
- You can go
- March and November to December.
- Nearest airport
- BEG Belgrade, 16 km as the crow flies
- Website
- aob.rs
- Coordinates
- 44.80289, 20.51254
What it is and where
Belgrade Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Belgrade, Serbia (Астрономска опсерваторија Београд). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Belgrade, where this site lists 124 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.80289, 20.51254; the nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG, Belgrade), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Stargazing places in Serbia. 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
Months when you can visit Belgrade Observatory: March and November to December.
- JanBetter not8:58
- FebBetter not10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBetter not13:16
- MayBetter not14:38
- JunBetter not15:23
- JulBetter not15:04
- AugBetter not13:53
- SepBetter not12:18
- OctBetter not10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. 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.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Serbia
To enter Serbia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Entering via Kosovo: the order matters”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Serbia checklist. Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance.
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
- Zvezdara ForestPark in Zvezdara, Serbia367 m
- Kalenić MarketplaceMarket2.9 km
- Belgrade University LibraryAcademic library in Belgrade, Serbia3.0 km
- Metropol Palace Hotel BelgradeNature · History3.1 km
- Platan na VračaruNature3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Serbia guide.
More in Serbia: Stargazing
- Belgrade Planetarium: planetarium in Serbia
- Astronomska stanica Vidojevica: Observatory
- Meteoroloska opservatorija „Nis”: Observatory
- Narodna opservatorija: Observatory
- Opservatorija: Observatory
Every Serbia place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Belgrade Observatory?
It is an astronomical observatory in Belgrade, Serbia (Астрономска опсерваторија Београд in the local language). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade Observatory?
March and November to December. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Belgrade Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Serbia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Serbia 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 Zvezdara Forest, Kalenić Marketplace, Belgrade University Library. The rest is in the Serbia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Belgrade Observatory on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.