Galbergweg 12
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Tucked on the Galberg hill in Gotha, Germany, the Rohrbach Observatory at Galbergweg 12 is a small but historically significant piece of German astronomical heritage.
About Galbergweg 12
Known as the Rohrbach Observatory, the building was constructed in 1904/05 by master bricklayer H. Noth and named after Prof. Dr. Karl Rohrbach the Younger (1861–1932), a Gotha school director and natural scientist. It holds the distinction of being the oldest reinforced concrete structure in Thuringia, an unusual building technique for its time.
History
Now more than a century old, the observatory has been restored and is fully functional again, though it is only accessible to the public on special occasions such as Open Monument Day.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits at Galbergweg 12 in Gotha, Germany. Note that the site is not wheelchair accessible.
Visiting Galbergweg 12
Because access is limited to special open days, check locally for the next scheduled opening before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
A century-old observatory built to look at the same night sky we see today is a fitting place to think about a star of your own. Find your star's coordinates in the catalogue, or name a star as a gift.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
Not wheelchair accessible
