Place to visit
Bagnoud Observatory, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Bagnoud Observatory is an Astronomical observatory in St-Luc, Switzerland (Turtmann). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: 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 St-Luc, Switzerland · Stargazing
- Where
- Switzerland
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- BRN Bern, 77 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ofxb.ch
- Coordinates
- 46.22823, 7.61261
What it is and where
Bagnoud Observatory is an Astronomical observatory in St-Luc, Switzerland (Turtmann). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Turtmann, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.22823, 7.61261; the nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN, Bern), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (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 Switzerland. 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 Bagnoud Observatory is December to February.
- JanBest time8:48
- FebBest time10:06
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBetter not13:20
- MayBetter not14:46
- JunBetter not15:34
- JulBetter not15:14
- AugBetter not13:59
- SepBetter not12:19
- OctBetter not10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecBest time8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. 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 Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
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
- Cabane Bella-TolaMountains · Hiking535 m
- Saint Luc - ChandolinSki resort1.3 km
- Cabane de l'IllhornMountains · Hiking3.3 km
- Bella TolaMountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps3.4 km
- Le ToûnoMountain in Switzerland3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Stargazing
- Sphinx Observatory: Observatory
- Zimmerwald Observatory: observatory in Zimmerwald in the canton of Bern, Switzerland
- Observatory Naef Épendes: Astronomical observatory in Épendes, Switzerland
- Uecht Observatory: observatory in Switzerland
- Bleien Radio Observatory: Observatory
- Gornergrat Kulm Hotel: Hotel and observatory in Switzerland
Every Switzerland place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bagnoud Observatory?
It is an Astronomical observatory in St-Luc, Switzerland. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bagnoud Observatory?
December to February. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Bagnoud Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Bern Airport (BRN), 77 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland 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 Cabane Bella-Tola, Saint Luc - Chandolin, Cabane de l'Illhorn. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
Keep reading
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