Lund Observatory, Lund

Name: Lund Observatory
Address: Lund, Sweden

#19 among attractions in Lund

Observatories and planetariums, Helgo Zettervall

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Lund Observatory is the official English name for the astronomy department at Lund University. Between 1867-2001 "Lund Observatory" was also the name of the Observatory building, which is now referred to as the "Lund Old Observatory". As of January 2010, Lund Observatory is part of the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics at Lund University. It is located in Lund, Sweden. ()

Local name: Lunds gamla observatorium Established: 1749 (275 years ago)Coordinates: 55°41'59"N, 13°11'16"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Lund Cathedral, Kulturen, Lundagård Park, Lund astronomical clock.

0.4 miNE
Lutheran church with organ concerts
Lund Cathedral, Lund
10 min walk • Lund Cathedral, with its striking silhouette, stands at the heart of Lund, a historic city in southern Sweden. This majestic church, renowned for its Romanesque architecture, has been a prominent fixture of the city since its consecration in 1145.
0.5 miNE
Cultural center with gardens and exhibits
Kulturen, Lund
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the quaint university city of Lund, Sweden, lies Kulturen, an open-air museum that offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and historical lifestyle of the Swedes. Established in 1892, this museum is one of the oldest of its kind...
0.4 miNE
Tranquil park with shade trees and benches
Lundagård Park, Lund
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lund, Sweden, Lundagård Park is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life. This historic park, surrounded by some of the city's most significant buildings, including the grand Lund Cathedral and the prestigious...
~1980 ftNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Lund astronomical clock, Lund
10 min walk • The Lund astronomical clock, known as Horologium mirabile Lundense, is a marvel of medieval engineering and artistry, nestled within the grand Lund Cathedral in the historical city of Lund, Sweden. This intricate timepiece, dating back to the 14th century, not only...
0.5 miNE
Stela
Danish Runic Inscription 331, Lund
13 min walk • Danish Runic Inscription 331, commonly referred to as the Lund 1 Runestone, is a historical artifact from the Viking Age, situated in the city of Lund, Sweden. This ancient runestone, carved with runes - the alphabetic script used by various Germanic languages before...
~1320 ftS
Concerts and shows, Rock club, Theater
Mejeriet, Lund
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic university city of Lund, Sweden, Mejeriet stands as a cultural beacon for performance arts and theatre. This dynamic venue, once a dairy factory, has been transformed into a hub of creativity and artistic expression, offering a...
~770 ftNW
55°42'5"N • 13°11'8"E
City park, Lund
4 min walk • Park, Garden, Body of water
0.5 miNE
Helgo Zettervall, Historical place, Architecture
Lund University Main Building, Lund
13 min walk • The main building of the Lund University was designed by architect Helgo Zettervall and inaugurated by King Oscar II in 1882. Construction began in 1874, when the old main building Kungshuset had become too small for the growing number of students.
~1900 ftNE
Gothic architecture
Liberiet, Lund
10 min walk • Liberiet is a building in central Lund, Sweden, south of Lund Cathedral. Originally used as a library, the building was built in the 15th century. Today it serves as a Pilgrim Center.
~1690 ftN
Monastery, Gothic architecture
St. Peter's Priory, Lund
9 min walk • St. Peter's Priory was one of Denmark's early monastic houses. It was located in Lund, Skåne, now southern Sweden, formerly part of Denmark.
0.5 miSW
Church
Church of the Holy Spirit, Lund
14 min walk • The Church of the Holy Spirit is a church located in the district of Klostergården, on the south-west side of Lund in Skåne, Sweden. It was opened in 1968 as a district church in the Diocese of Lund, but became the main church of the parish of Helgeand after it was formed in 1991.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lund Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Högevall, Lund (2 min walk), Lunds Rammakeri & Konsthandel, Lund (3 min walk), City park, Lund (4 min walk), Mejeriet, Lund (7 min walk).

How to get to Lund Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lund Observatory:

Bus

Lund Södertull vårdcentralen • Lines: 6, 7 (4 min walk)
Lund Katedralskolan • Lines: 6, 7 (5 min walk)

Train

Lund centralstation (13 min walk)

Tram

Lund C (14 min walk)
Lund Universitetssjukhuset (26 min walk)