Kuffner Observatory, Vienna

Name: Kuffner Observatory
Address: Johann-Staud-Strasse 10, Vienna, 1160, Austria
Telephone: 43 1 914 81 30

#155 among attractions in Vienna

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The Kuffner observatory is one of two telescope-equipped public astronomical observatories situated in Austria's capital, Vienna. It is situated in the West of the city's Ottakring district, on the slope of the Gallitzinberg at 302 m altitude. Originally a private research institution, it was converted into an educational astronomy facility after World War II as buildings and city lights had encroached to a degree that severely hampered scientific nightsky observations. Today the main tasks of the observatory consist in public education on astronomy, operating and preserving the historical equipment, and minor projects in scientific astronomy. ()

Local name: Kuffner-Sternwarte Coordinates: 48°12'46"N, 16°17'29"E

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Johann-Staud-Strasse 10OttakringVienna 1160 Austria

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43 1 914 81 30

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Kuffner Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allianz Stadion, Kirche am Steinhof, Ottakring, Gallitzinberg.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Historic art nouveau hospital church
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0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Ottakring, Vienna
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1.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Gallitzinberg, Vienna
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1.3 miNW
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1.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Penzing, Vienna
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0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Steinhof, Vienna
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1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kuffner Observatory open?

Kuffner Observatory is open:

Monday 9 pm - 11 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 pm - 11 pm
Thursday 9 pm - 11 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 pm - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kuffner Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Steinhof, Vienna (16 min walk), Kirche am Steinhof, Vienna (16 min walk), Ottakring, Vienna (21 min walk), Baumgarten, Vienna (22 min walk).

How to get to Kuffner Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kuffner Observatory:

Bus

Ottakringer Bad • Lines: 46A, 46B, 51A (3 min walk)
Pönningerweg • Lines: 46A, 46B (4 min walk)

Tram

Joachimsthalerplatz • Lines: 10, 46 (17 min walk)
Rankgasse • Lines: 10, 46 (17 min walk)

Train

Wien Ottakring (24 min walk)
Wien Breitensee (33 min walk)

Metro

Ottakring • Lines: U3 (24 min walk)
Kendlerstraße • Lines: U3 (26 min walk)