Sankt Andreasberg Observatory

#1703 among destinations in Germany

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The Sankt Andreasberg Observatory, also called Harz Observatory, is a project of the charitable society Sternwarte Sankt Andreasberg e. V., which translates into Sankt Andreasberg Observatory registered society. It was opened in August 2014 and is supposed to become the first completely barrier free Observatory in Germany. The society's expressive goal is to make the sky accessible to all people, whether they are disabled or not. Celestial observation, lectures and Workshops convey general astronomical knowledge to visitors. ()

Local name: Sternwarte Sankt Andreasberg Coordinates: 51°43'55"N, 10°31'34"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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Sankt Andreasberg Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wurmberg Alm, Oderteich, Wurmberg, Achtermannshöhe.

4.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Wurmberg Alm, Braunlage
110 min walk • The Wurmberg ski jumps were a group of ski jumps in the Harz, near the town of Braunlage in Lower Saxony, central Germany.
2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Oderteich, Harz National Park
69 min walk • The Oderteich is an historic reservoir about seven kilometres northeast of Sankt Andreasberg in the Upper Harz in central Germany. It was built by miners from St.
3.9 miE
Scenic destination for skiing and hiking
Wurmberg
101 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Lower Saxony, Germany, the Wurmberg stands as a testament to the region's ancient past. An archaeological site of significant historical importance, this locale offers a window into the lives and cultures that preceded modern...
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Achtermannshöhe, Harz National Park
70 min walk • At 925 m above sea level, the Achtermannshöhe in the Harz National Park is the third highest mountain in Lower Saxony and the fourth highest in the Harz mountains.
1.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sonnenberg, Harz National Park
45 min walk • The Sonnenberg is a ski resort in the Upper Harz surrounded by the Harz National Park. The settlement of the same name located there is part of the borough of Sankt Andreasberg.
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jordanshöhe
17 min walk • The Jordanshöhe is a mountain, roughly 723 m above sea level, in the Harz in central Germany. It lies north of the town of Sankt Andreasberg in the district of Goslar in Lower Saxony. To the west is the Kuppe.
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Winterberg, Harz National Park
119 min walk • The Großer Winterberg is a mountain, 906.4 m above sea level, and a subpeak of the Wurmberg, the highest mountain in the neighbouring state of Lower Saxony in the High Harz of central Germany. The Großer Winterberg rises within the borough of Wernigerode in the county of Harz in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
1.5 miS
Town, Memorial
Sankt Andreasberg
39 min walk • Sankt Andreasberg is a former town in the district of Goslar, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 November 2011, it is part of the town Braunlage. It is situated in the Harz, approximately 7 km west of Braunlage proper, and 20 km east of Osterode am Harz.
4.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hasselkopf
105 min walk • Hasselkopf is a mountain on the southern periphery of Braunlage, Germany. It is 612 m high. The hill is mostly covered in grass and undeveloped, but its northern slope has a short ski lift and can be used for downhill skiing in the winter months.
3.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bruchberg, Harz National Park
96 min walk • At 927 m above sea level, the Bruchberg in the Upper Harz is the second highest mountain in Lower Saxony and the third highest in the Harz mountains in North Germany. It lies between Altenau and Torfhaus in the middle of the Harz National Park. The Bruchberg is more like a plateau and has no real summit.
1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Hahnenklee Crags, Harz National Park
41 min walk • The Hahnenklee Crags are a rock formation west of Braunlage in the district of Goslar in Lower Saxony, Germany. They consist of hornfels.