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  • Miniature railway
    Miniature railway
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  • Kids Cars
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  • Toboggan run
    Toboggan run
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The interior of the observatory with its large telescope. An expert from Astro Events explains the night sky to two people.
A child sitting in front of a red sky, looking at the sky through a long telescope.
Two people walking towards the Gurten observatory.
A person looks through a telescope during the day.
Two people enjoying a candlelight dinner at Restaurant Gurtners, holding hands.

Observatory visit and Stärne(z)nacht

The observatory above Bern

Gurten Observatory: A journey through the night sky

How are shooting stars formed? How did the solar system come into being? The observatory on the Gurten offers all astronomy enthusiasts a detailed insight into physical and other scientific phenomena in space. Every Tuesday evening, Observatory visits take place under the professional guidance of Astro Events. The various celestial events are explained in an understandable way and can be observed with a telescope.

The number of visitors is limited to 20 people per evening and advance registration is required. Observatory visits are conducted in German.

Combine your observatory visit with dinner at Restaurant Gurtners. Exclusively on observatory evenings, we offer you the “Stärne(z)nacht” 3-course menu.

Location Meeting point at the observatory
Date Every Tuesday evening
Time In summer: 9:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
In winter: 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Price Adults CHF 23
Children (6–16 years) CHF 15
Comments The event will take place regardless of the weather. In case of bad weather, an alternative program will be held in a seminar room.
  • 3-course meal (with or without meat)
  • Mineral water
  • Star drink to take away
  • Admission to the Observatory visit
CHF 69 per person (offer does not include Gurten funicular ticket)
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