Urania Planetarium, Potsdam

Name: Urania Planetarium
Address: Gutenbergstr. 71/72, Potsdam, 14467, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 2702724

#62 among attractions in Potsdam

Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Urania Planetarium (address: Gutenbergstr. 71/72) is a place located in Potsdam (Brandenburg state) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, observatories and planetariums, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 115 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 52°24'9"N latitude and 13°3'43"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Urania Planetarium is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Hebbelstraße (bus, 3 min walk), Nauener Tor (tram, 5 min walk), Schiffbauergasse - Hans Otto Theater (ferry, 16 min walk), Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (train, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Dutch Quarter (baroque architecture, 2 min walk), Jan Bouman Haus (museum, 3 min walk), St. Peter und Paul (church, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 52°24'9"N, 13°3'43"E

Address

Gutenbergstr. 71/72Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam 14467 Germany

Contact

+49 331 2702724

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Day trips

Urania Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, Nauener Tor, St. Nicholas Church.

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Waschhaus, Potsdam
12 min walk • Waschhaus Potsdam is a vibrant cultural center located in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. Originally a laundry facility for the Prussian army, the building has been transformed into a hub for the arts and community events.
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Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the City Palace, known as Stadtschloss Potsdam, is a historic edifice that captures the grandeur of the past. This regal castle, though extensively damaged during World War II and later demolished, has been meticulously...
~1040 ftW
Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
6 min walk • Nauener Tor is an iconic city gate that stands proudly in the historic city of Potsdam, Germany. This exquisite example of architectural beauty marks the entrance to the old town and is one of the three preserved gates in Potsdam, the others being the Brandenburger Tor...
0.4 miS
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
12 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This elegant church, characterized by its impressive neoclassical design, has been a prominent landmark in the city's skyline since its consecration in 1837.
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Museum Barberini, Potsdam
13 min walk • The Museum Barberini is an art museum in Potsdam opened in 2017. Its exhibitions range from the so-called Old Masters to contemporary art, with an emphasis on impressionist painting.
~750 ftSW
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
4 min walk • The Roman Catholic Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is centrally located in the centre of Potsdam, and ends the Brandenburger Strasse to the east, at the western end of which is the Potsdamer Brandenburger Gate.
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Alter Markt, Potsdam
12 min walk • The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city. The square consists of the area around St. Nicholas' Church. Today the term refers in particular to the area directly in front of the church. It is bordered by several prestigious historical buildings.
~320 ftNW
Baroque architecture
Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
2 min walk • The Dutch Quarter is a neighborhood in Potsdam, consisting of 134 red Dutch brick buildings, almost all of which have been renovated. It was built from 1733 to 1740 and designed by Jan Bouman following the order of Frederick William I of Prussia.
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Museum FLUXUS+, Potsdam
13 min walk • The museum FLUXUS+ is located in Potsdam, Germany and opened in the city's new cultural centre Schiffbauergasse in April 2008. It is Potsdam's first museum of modern art. The 1000 sqm exhibition space of the two-storey building comprehends artworks from private collections.
0.5 miSW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
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Extavium, Potsdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Urania Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Dutch Quarter, Potsdam (2 min walk), Jan Bouman Haus, Potsdam (3 min walk), St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam (4 min walk), Nauener Tor, Potsdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Urania Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Urania Planetarium:

Bus

Hebbelstraße • Lines: 603, 697 (3 min walk)
Bassinplatz • Lines: 603, 692 (5 min walk)

Tram

Nauener Tor • Lines: 92, 96 (5 min walk)
Brandenburger Straße • Lines: 92, 96 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Schiffbauergasse - Hans Otto Theater • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (16 min walk)
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (18 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (21 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (33 min walk)