Kvistaberg Observatory

#214 among destinations in Sweden

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The Kvistaberg Station or Kvistaberg Observatory was a Swedish astronomical observatory and a station of the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory, which both belong to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. It is located between the Swedish cities of Uppsala and Stockholm, at almost equal distance. Since 2009, the domes and telescopes of the Kvistaberg Observatory are part of a museum. ()

Local name: Kvistabergs observatorium Coordinates: 59°30'6"N, 17°36'24"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Bro Hof Slott Golf Club, Åbergs Museum, Stäketskogen Nature Reserve, Bro Church.

1 miE
Golf
Bro Hof Slott Golf Club
25 min walk • Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Stockholm archipelago, Bro Hof Slott Golf Club stands as a testament to modern golf course design. This prestigious golf course, carved into the Swedish landscape, offers a unique blend of historical elegance and contemporary...
4.9 miNW
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Åbergs Museum, Bålsta
126 min walk • Åbergs Museum is a comic book museum located in Bålsta. The museum was founded by Lasse Åberg in 2002 and is housed in a converted barn from the late 19th century near Väppeby farm.
5.7 miE
Park
Stäketskogen Nature Reserve
147 min walk • Stäketskogen Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Upplands-Bro Municipality, Stockholm County in Sweden. The nature reserve has been created to protect an area of old-growth mixed coniferous forest. The area is hilly, with glacial till, and has been subjected to a very low degree of forestry.
0.8 miE
Church
Bro Church
20 min walk • Bro Church is a Lutheran church Bro in the Archdiocese of Uppsala in Stockholm County, Sweden, located approximately halfway between Stockholm and Enköping.
5.3 miNW
59°34'2"N • 17°31'45"E
Bålsta Centrum, Bålsta
135 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.7 miS
Park
Eldgarnsö, Färingsö
119 min walk • Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Stockholm County in Sweden. Eldgarnsö Nature Reserve consists of Eldgarnsö island in Lake Mälaren. A 6-kilometre-long trail runs around the island.
1.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Bro Park Racecourse
35 min walk • Bro Park is a Thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Upplands-Bro Municipality, approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Stockholm city. It was inaugurated June 19, 2016, with around 10,000 visitors in the audience.
5.3 miE
Locality
Kungsängen
136 min walk • Kungsängen is a locality and the seat of Upplands-Bro Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden with 9,382 inhabitants in 2010.
4.7 miNW
Locality
Håbo
119 min walk • One of the main attractions in Håbo is the beautiful Håbo Church, a well-preserved medieval church that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can admire the impressive architecture and intricate details of this historical landmark, and take a moment to appreciate...