The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
A child observing the sun through a telescope.

Observatory visit for children

Special astronomy events for children

Discovering the universe on the Gurten

Who is the man in the moon? What does a star look like up close? And how many stars are there in the night sky?

The experts at Astro Events know how to explain these complex physical phenomena of the universe in a way that is easy to understand for both children and adults. Where better to explain astronomical topics than in an observatory, where Saturn's rings, which have just been explained, can be observed directly through a telescope?

At child-friendly times from November to March

From November to March, a child-friendly astronomy program takes place under the professional supervision of Astro Events. The various celestial events are explained in a child-friendly way and can be observed with a telescope. In addition, the little ones can make astronomical objects, which they can take home with them as souvenirs.

The events are only held from November to March so that the tour can take place at child-friendly times. Twilight sets in too late during the other months.

The astronomical knowledge of the experts from Astro Events not only inspires the little ones, but also makes the evening worthwhile for accompanying adults.

Location SIBE Observatory & Seminar Room
Gurten – Park im Grünen
Time 7–8:45 p.m.
Price CHF 23 per child
CHF 23 per accompanying adult
Age 4 years and older
7 p.m. Reception at the observatory
7–8 p.m. Stargazing through the telescope
8–8:45 p.m. Learn about astronomical objects and make a star map in the SIBE seminar room.
11:45 p.m. Last Gurten funicular ride.

Current events

  1. Observatory visit for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 11.11. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly Observatory visits.

    Tickets
  2. Observatory visit for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 25.11. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly Observatory visits.

    Tickets
  3. Observatory visits for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 13.01. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly Observatory visits.

    Tickets
  4. Observatory visits for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 27.01. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly visits to observatories.

    Tickets
  5. Observatory visits for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 10.02. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly visits to observatories.

    Tickets
  6. Observatory visits for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 24.02. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly visits to observatories.

    Tickets
  7. Observatory visits for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 10.03. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly visits to observatories.

    Tickets
  8. Observatory visits for children
    The Gurten Observatory with animated aliens and animated space.
    Tue, 24.03. 19:00-20:45 o clock

    Who is the man in the moon? The universe explained in a child-friendly way: From November to March, there are regular child-friendly visits to observatories.

    Tickets