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Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma, Austria: what it is and when to go
Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma is an observatory in Austria (Voitsberg). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Austria
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- VIE Vienna, 169 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.02729, 14.9869
What it is and where
Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma is an observatory in Austria (Voitsberg).
It is in Voitsberg, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.02729, 14.9869; the nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 169 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (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 Austria. 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 Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma is December to February.
- JanBest time8:43
- FebBest time10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBetter not13:22
- MayBetter not14:51
- JunBetter not15:40
- JulBetter not15:20
- AugBetter not14:02
- SepBetter not12:19
- OctBetter not10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecBest time8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. 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 Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Austria
To enter Austria 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 Austria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 mountain rescue.
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
- Wanderweg 550Hiking2.0 km
- Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, HirscheggParish church with cemetery in Hirschegg-Pack, Austria2.3 km
- Wanderweg 549Hiking4.3 km
- HerzogbergMountain in the Koralpe in Styria4.8 km
- Wanderweg 546 Erzherzog Johann WegHiking5.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: Stargazing
- Vienna Observatory: observatory in Austria
- Urania, Vienna: architectural structure in Vienna
- Gerlitzen: mountain in the Nock Mountains in Carinthia
- Innsbruck Observatory: observatory in Tyrol
- Kuffner Observatory: observatory in Vienna
- Davidschlag Observatorium: observatory in Austria
Every Austria place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma?
It is an observatory in Austria.
When is the best time to visit Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma?
December to February. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Sternenwarte Edelschrott bei St. Hemma?
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 169 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Austria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Austria 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 Wanderweg 550, Pfarrkirche hl. Maria, Hirschegg, Wanderweg 549. The rest is in the Austria guide.
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