Drebach Observatory

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The Drebach Observatory is a planetarium and astronomical observatory located in the municipality of Drebach, in Saxony, Germany. The planetarium uses a ZKP-3 Skymaster Zeiss projector. The observatory is equipped with a 50-centimetre Cassegrain reflector. ()

Local name: Volkssternwarte Drebach Coordinates: 50°40'26"N, 13°0'46"E

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1 MilchstraßeSaxonyGermany

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Drebach Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burg Scharfenstein, Greifensteine, Wildeck Castle, Pilzhübel.

2.8 miNE
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Burg Scharfenstein
73 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the German state of Thuringia, Burg Scharfenstein is a historic castle with a commanding presence. With origins dating back to the 13th century, this formidable structure has stood the test of time, witnessing centuries of history and cultural...
4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Mountain, Theater
Greifensteine, Ehrenfriedersdorf
102 min walk • The Greifensteine is a rock tower in the Ore Mountains, Germany, between the towns of Geyer, Ehrenfriedersdorf and Jahnsbach. The highest of the seven granite rocks reaches 731 m. Another six rock towers were demolished by quarrying, which ended in 1923.
5.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Wildeck Castle
142 min walk • Wildeck Castle, perched with medieval grandeur in the heart of Germany, is a historical gem that has withstood the test of time. This formidable castle, dating back to the 12th century, embodies the rich tapestry of German history and architecture.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pilzhübel
134 min walk • Pilzhübel is a mountain in Saxony's Ore Mountains, southeastern Germany. Although its appearance is that of a broad hill without steep slopes, its geographical position allows for wide panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks of the Ore Mountains including...
2.6 miSE
Historical place, Architecture, Forts and castles
Schloss Wolkenstein, Wolkenstein
67 min walk • Wolkenstein Castle, usually called Wolkenstein Castle, is a high medieval castle in the town of Wolkenstein in the Erzgebirge district in Saxony. Since 1963, it has housed, among other things, the Wolkenstein Castle Museum.
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dreibrüderhöhe
134 min walk • Dreibrüderhöhe or short Brüderhöhe is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany. It is located near Marienberg in Saxony and can reached by a road branching off Bundesstraße 171, or on hiking routes from Marienberg, Wolkenstein, Lauta, Großrückerswalde or Gehringswalde, among...
5.2 miSW
50°37'25"N • 12°55'30"E
Turmmuseum Geyer
132 min walk • Museum
5.7 miNE
Town
Zschopau
145 min walk • Zschopau, is a town in the Erzgebirgskreis district of Saxony, Germany.
3.6 miNE
Locality
Großolbersdorf
92 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Großolbersdorf is the St. George's Church, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that dominates the village skyline. The church's intricate stone carvings and soaring spires make it a sight to behold, and visitors can explore its...