Volkssternwarte Wetterau, Bad Nauheim

Name: Volkssternwarte Wetterau
Address: Bad Nauheim, Germany

#4 among attractions in Bad Nauheim

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The Volkssternwarte Wetterau is an observatory maintained by an amateur astronomical association. It is located on the Johannisberg on the western outskirts of Bad Nauheim in central Hesse. The name refers to the surrounding landscape Wetterau. Since April 24, 2010, the observatory's planetary walkway has been completed, extending from Goldstein Park to here.

Coordinates: 50°21'54"N, 8°43'38"E

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Bad Nauheim Germany

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Volkssternwarte Wetterau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hausberg, Stadtkirche 'Unserer Lieben Frau', Usa-Wellenbad, Museum Butzbach.

5.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
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Church
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50°21'15"N • 8°44'48"E
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50°25'59"N • 8°40'25"E
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Forts and castles
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Specialty museum, Museum
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Church
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0.8 miE
50°22'4"N • 8°44'44"E
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Forts and castles
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Church
Ev. Kirche Hausen-Oes
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2.6 miN
50°24'1"N • 8°44'50"E
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