Zeiss Major Planetarium, Berlin

Name: Zeiss Major Planetarium
Address: Prenzlauer Allee 80, Berlin, 10405, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 4218450

#210 among attractions in Berlin

Specialty museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The Zeiss Major Planetarium is a planetarium in Berlin and one of the largest modern stellar theatres in Europe. It was opened in 1987 on the borders of the Ernst-Thälmann-Park housing estates in the Prenzlauer Berg locality of Berlin. ()

Local name: Zeiss-Großplanetarium Coordinates: 52°32'35"N, 13°25'41"E

Address

Prenzlauer Allee 80Pankow (Prenzlauer Berg)Berlin 10405 Germany

Contact

+49 30 4218450

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Day trips

Zeiss Major Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schönhauser Allee, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark, Max-Schmeling-Halle, Volkspark Friedrichshain.

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Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Schönhauser Allee, Berlin
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark, Berlin
25 min walk • The Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark is a multi-purpose sports complex located in the western part of the locality of Prenzlauer Berg in the borough of Pankow in Berlin.
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin
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Tree-shaded park, the city's oldest
Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin
33 min walk • Volkspark Friedrichshain is a verdant oasis in the bustling city of Berlin, Germany, offering residents and tourists alike a tranquil escape from urban life. Established in 1846, it holds the distinction of being Berlin's oldest public park and has since evolved into a...
0.6 miSW
Park, Square
Kollwitzplatz, Berlin
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin's vibrant Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood, Kollwitzplatz is a charming state park that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Named after the renowned German artist Käthe Kollwitz, the square is surrounded by picturesque...
1.2 miSW
Church, Neo-byzantine architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Herz-Jesu-Kirche, Berlin
30 min walk • The Herz-Jesu-Kirche, or Sacred Heart Church, is a notable architectural and spiritual landmark nestled in the bustling cityscape of Berlin, Germany. This Catholic church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is situated in the Prenzlauer Berg district, offering a...
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Park, Karaoke, Lookout
Mauerpark, Berlin
28 min walk • Mauerpark is a public linear park in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district. The name translates to "Wall Park", referring to its status as a former part of the Berlin Wall and its Death Strip.
0.7 miSW
Synagogue, Romanesque revival architecture
Synagoge Rykestraße, Berlin
18 min walk • Rykestrasse Synagogue, Germany's largest synagogue, is located in the Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood in the Pankow borough of Berlin. Johann Hoeniger built the synagogue in 1903/1904. It was inaugurated on 4 September 1904, in time for the holidays of and around Rosh Hashanah.
1.3 miSW
Park
Volkspark am Weinberg, Berlin
35 min walk • The Volkspark am Weinberg is the only Volkspark in Berlin's Mitte locality in the district of the same name and covers an area of 4.3 hectares.
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Park
Arkonaplatz, Berlin
29 min walk • Arkonaplatz is a 1.5-hectare square in Berlin's Mitte district of the same name and is part of the historic Rosenthaler Vorstadt district. It was created in the middle of the 19th century.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Gethsemanekirche, Berlin
16 min walk • Gethsemane Church is one of four church buildings of the Lutheran Northern Prenzlauer Berg Evangelical Congregation, within the Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia, an umbrella organisation which includes Lutheran, Reformed, and United Protestant Calvinist congregations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zeiss Major Planetarium open?

Zeiss Major Planetarium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12 pm
Friday 1 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday 2:30 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zeiss Major Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Prenzlauer Allee, Berlin (3 min walk), Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin (7 min walk), Ernst-Thälmann-Park, Berlin (7 min walk), Ausland, Berlin (10 min walk).

How to get to Zeiss Major Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zeiss Major Planetarium:

Tram

Fröbelstraße • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)
S Prenzlauer Allee • Lines: M2 (4 min walk)

Metro

U Eberswalder Straße • Lines: U2 (18 min walk)
U Schönhauser Allee • Lines: U2 (20 min walk)