Konigsleiten observatory
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High in the Zillertal Arena above Wald im Pinzgau, Austria, Konigsleiten observatory pairs a public planetarium with a working telescope dome for alpine stargazing.
About Konigsleiten observatory
Formally known as Sternwarte und Planetarium Konigsleiten, this combined observatory and planetarium sits in the mountain village of Wald im Pinzgau, in Austria's Salzburg region, at an elevation of around 1,600 metres, among the highest settlements in the Zillertal Arena.
Telescopes & research
The facility combines a planetarium theatre with an observation dome, letting visitors move from a guided sky presentation straight to viewing the real night sky through a telescope.
Location & getting there
Konigsleiten observatory is found at Konigsleiten 29, 5742 Wald im Pinzgau, in the Salzburg region of Austria, high in the Alps where thin mountain air and minimal light pollution make for clear, dark skies.
Visiting Konigsleiten observatory
The observatory opens to the public on clear nights for stargazing sessions. Because Alpine weather can change quickly, it's worth calling ahead on +43 6564 20014 or checking locally before you go.
See your named star from here
Under Konigsleiten's dark alpine sky, a telescope aimed at the right coordinates can pick out one star among thousands. Name a star with Star Register and get the exact right ascension and declination to find it - browse the star catalogue to get started.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
