Düsseldorf-Bilk Observatory, Düsseldorf

Name: Düsseldorf-Bilk Observatory
Address: Düsseldorf, Germany

#64 among attractions in Düsseldorf

Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Sternwarte Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf-Bilk was a private observatory founded in 1843 by Johann Friedrich Benzenberg. The observatory's main feature was a refracting telescope with 1800mm focal length. After Benzenberg's death the observatory was bequeathed to the city of Düsseldorf. It was destroyed by bombing in 1943. ()

Local name: Sternwarte Düsseldorf Coordinates: 51°12'27"N, 6°45'53"E

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Stadtbezirke 03 (Bilk)Düsseldorf Germany

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Day trips

Düsseldorf-Bilk Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rheinturm, Landtag Nrw, Kunst im Tunnel, Düsseldorf Arcaden.

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Tower
Rheinturm, Düsseldorf
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Architecture
Landtag Nrw, Düsseldorf
20 min walk • The Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia, situated in the vibrant city of Düsseldorf, is not just the center of political power in the state but also an architectural sight to behold. As the state parliament building, it is where the political heartbeat of Germany's most...
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Underground museum of contemporary art
Kunst im Tunnel, Düsseldorf
22 min walk • Kunst im Tunnel, commonly referred to as KIT, is a contemporary art museum nestled in the heart of Düsseldorf, Germany, that offers an unconventional exhibition experience. Located beneath the bustling streets, this subterranean gallery space is housed within a...
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Düsseldorf Arcaden, Düsseldorf
11 min walk • The Düsseldorf Arcaden are a shopping and leisure center in the Unterbilk district of Düsseldorf on the site of a former freight station. The overall project of around 48,500 m² included retail space for around 110 stores, gastronomy, various...
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51°13'21"N • 6°46'12"E
City Museum, Düsseldorf
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51°13'4"N • 6°46'21"E
K21 Kunstsammlung NRW, Düsseldorf
21 min walk • Museum, Art museum
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Apollo Varieté Theater, Düsseldorf
22 min walk • The Apollo Varieté is a vaudeville theater on the Rheinuferpromenade in Düsseldorf, in the immediate vicinity of the state parliament. Managed by Bernhard Paul and operated in the form of an event theater, the venue has hosted music, theater and...
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Architecture, Skyscraper
Stadttor, Düsseldorf
16 min walk • Stadttor, a prominent skyscraper in Düsseldorf, Germany, stands as an architectural landmark in the city's skyline. Completed in 1998, this modern office building is known for its distinctive design featuring a transparent façade and a large void in its center...
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Concerts and shows, Theater
FFT Kammerspiele, Düsseldorf
26 min walk • Forum Freies Theater is a theatre in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Neighbourhood
District 3, Düsseldorf
14 min walk • District 3 is a central borough of Düsseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and the city's most populous and one of its most diverse districts. Stadtbezirk 3 covers an area of 24.71 square kilometres and has about 121,000 inhabitants.
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Neighbourhood
Düsseldorf-Hafen, Düsseldorf
23 min walk • Düsseldorf-Hafen is an urban borough of Düsseldorf, Germany, located on the river Rhine and the location of the city's docks. The borough covers 3.85 km² and is predominantly commercial and industrial in nature, with a very small residential population.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Düsseldorf-Bilk Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Alt St. Martin, Düsseldorf (1 min walk), Florapark, Düsseldorf (10 min walk), Church of Peace, Düsseldorf (11 min walk), Düsseldorf-Bilk, Düsseldorf (14 min walk).

How to get to Düsseldorf-Bilk Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Düsseldorf-Bilk Observatory:

Bus

Völklinger Straße S • Lines: 723, 726, Ne8 (6 min walk)
Georg-Schulhoff-Platz • Lines: 723, 726, Ne8 (6 min walk)

Tram

Völklinger Straße S • Lines: 709 (6 min walk)
Georg-Schulhoff-Platz • Lines: 709 (6 min walk)

Train

Düsseldorf Völklinger Straße (7 min walk)
Düsseldorf-Bilk (13 min walk)

Metro

Suitbertusstraße • Lines: U72 (11 min walk)
Bilk S • Lines: U71, U72, U73, U83 (14 min walk)