Alpine Astrovillage Lü-Stailas

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Alpine Astrovillage is a center for astrophotography and stargazing in the eastern Swiss Alps, high above the valley floor of the Val Müstair in the canton Graubünden. It was founded by Drs. Vaclav & Jitka Ourednik during the International Year of Astronomy 2009. The complete name is Alpine Astrovillage Lü-Stailas. With its geographic location at an altitude above 1,900 metres and an exquisite sky quality with minimal light pollution, AAV is a unique place in Central Europe for all astronomical purposes. The program includes multi-day courses in astrophotography and sky observation. In collaboration with schools, AAV offers students the possibility to accomplish, under competent guidance, the practical parts of their matura or Masters projects. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°37'19"N, 10°21'49"E

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20 Via MaistraGraubündenSwitzerland

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Alpine Astrovillage Lü-Stailas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint John Abbey, Lai da Rims, Val Müstair, Piz Daint.

4.1 miE
, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Saint John Abbey
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, Saint John Abbey stands as a testament to the country's rich religious history and architectural grandeur. This abbey, although less known than some of its European counterparts, is a hidden gem that beckons visitors with its serene...
4.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lai da Rims
105 min walk • Lai da Rims is a lake in Val Müstair, Grisons, Switzerland. The surface area of 17 ha has an elevation of 2396 m. It is the largest lake in the Rom basin, which makes it also the largest lake in the Swiss portion of the Adige basin.
1.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Val Müstair
35 min walk • Val Müstair is a municipality in the Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It was formed on 1 January 2009 through the merger of Tschierv, Fuldera, Lü, Valchava, Santa Maria Val Müstair and Müstair.
3.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Daint
88 min walk • Piz Daint is a mountain of the Swiss Ortler Alps, overlooking the Ofen Pass in the canton of Graubünden. The closest locality is Tschierv on the north side.
7.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Cotschen
182 min walk • Piz Cotschen, also named Rötlspitz or Punta Rosa, is a mountain of the Ortler Alps, overlooking both the Umbrail and Stelvio Pass. Its summit is located within the Swiss canton of Graubünden, near the border with Italy.
3.6 miW
Mountain pass with hiking trails and ruins
Fuorn Pass
92 min walk • Fuorn Pass or Ofen Pass is a high alpine mountain pass in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The name is based on the ovens that were used in ironworks in the area. The ruins of these ovens can still be seen from nearby trails.
2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Terza
53 min walk • Piz Terza is a mountain in the Sesvenna Range of the Alps, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The closest locality is Müstair.
5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Tavrü
130 min walk • Piz Tavrü is a mountain in the Sesvenna Range of the Alps, located north of the Ofen Pass in the canton of Graubünden. Its southern side is part of the Swiss National Park.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Forcola
118 min walk • Monte Forcola is a peak in Graubünden, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. Approximately 200 metres south of the summit is located the triple watershed of the Adige, Po and Danube basins.
5.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Munt Buffalora, Swiss National Park
138 min walk • Munt Buffalora is a mountain of the Ortler Alps, located south of the Ofen Pass in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
6.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Piz Foraz, Swiss National Park
160 min walk • Piz Foraz is a mountain in the Sesvenna Range of the Alps, located south-west of S-charl in the canton of Graubünden. The south and east sides of the mountain are part of the Swiss National Park.