Berlin Observatory, Potsdam
Facts and practical information
The Berlin Observatory is a German astronomical institution with a series of observatories and related organizations in and around the city of Berlin in Germany, starting from the 18th century. It has its origins in 1700 when Gottfried Leibniz initiated the "Brandenburg Society of Science″ which would later become the Prussian Academy of Sciences. The Society had no observatory but nevertheless an astronomer, Gottfried Kirch, who observed from a private observatory in Berlin. A first small observatory was furnished in 1711, financing itself by calendrical computations. ()
Babelsberg (Babelsberg Nord)Potsdam
Berlin Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Schloss Babelsberg, Glienicke Bridge, Park Glienicke, Glienicke Palace.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Berlin Observatory?
How to get to Berlin Observatory by public transport?
Bus
- Sternwarte • Lines: 616 (5 min walk)
- Hermann-Maaß-Straße • Lines: 616 (8 min walk)
Tram
- Fontanestraße • Lines: 94, 99 (22 min walk)
- Plantagenstraße • Lines: 94, 99 (23 min walk)
Ferry
- Glienicker Brücke - Potsdam • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (22 min walk)
- Schloß & Park Babelsberg • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (23 min walk)
Train
- Griebnitzsee (32 min walk)