Landsort bird station
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Landsort bird station is a bird research facility on the island of Öja in Stockholm County, Sweden - not an astronomical observatory, despite appearing in our observatories directory.
About Landsort bird station
The station focuses on bird banding and migration research rather than astronomy. It sits in one of Sweden's more remote coastal locations, on Öja island south of Stockholm.
Location & getting there
Öja lies in the Stockholm archipelago region, typically reached by boat from the Swedish mainland. Its island setting means minimal light pollution once the sun goes down.
Visiting Landsort bird station
Check the Landsort bird station's official website for current visiting information, as access depends on boat schedules and the station's research activities.
See your named star from here
While Landsort isn't set up for telescope viewing, its remote island location away from city lights can make for genuinely dark night skies. If you've named a star through Star Register, a clear night on Öja is the kind of setting where a stargazing app can help you find it - look up its coordinates in our catalogue before you go.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
