Bobergs observatorium

Bobergs observatorium is a striking octagonal observatory crowned with a rotating dome, standing on Djurgården island at Skansen, the world's oldest open-air museum, in Stockholm, Sweden.

About Bobergs observatorium

Bobergs observatorium was designed by the architect Gustaf Ferdinand Boberg (1860-1946) and built in 1910. Its dome rotates using a hand crank, an original mechanical touch that visitors can still see in action today.

History

The observatory has stood at Skansen since 1910, decades after the open-air museum itself opened in 1891 under founder Artur Hazelius. It remains part of the museum grounds on Djurgården island.

Telescopes & research

Inside sits a telescope made by Carl Zeiss of Jena in 1910, contemporary with the building itself, making the observatory a rare working piece of early 20th-century astronomical equipment.

Location & getting there

Bobergs observatorium is on Djurgården island in central Stockholm, within the grounds of Skansen open-air museum, an easy stop for anyone visiting the museum's other historic buildings and exhibits.

Visiting Bobergs observatorium

As part of Skansen, the observatory can be visited during the museum's regular opening hours; check Skansen's website for current times and any scheduled astronomy events before visiting.

See your named star from here

A century-old Zeiss telescope under a hand-cranked dome is a memorable place to think about a star named just for you. Name a star with Star Register or browse the catalogue to find its coordinates.