Tours

The Institute of Astrophysics is housed in the Observatory of the University of Vienna, in the heart of the XVIII District of Währing. The Observatory can be visited during open monthly tours or private tours.

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  • What is there to see?
    • The Observatory built from 1874 - 1880 by the architect duo Fellner & Helmer.
    • The largest lense telescope in Austria, the 10.5 meter long Grubb refractor.
    • The Vienna Little Telescope, the 80 cm reflecting telescope in the North Dome.
    • The "Maximilian Hell" collection with exhibits of the history of astronomy

    The contents of each visit may vary due to availability.

  • Public monthly tours
    • Last Thursday of each month at 19 hr and 20 hr in April, May and June (no tours in July, August, September and December).
    • One hour duration
    • Free of charge
    • Pre-registration required
  • Private tours
    • The tour lasts approximately one hour.
    • Price: 70€ for up to 25 people.
    • We can offer a tour in a variety of languages. Ask for availability!
    • Special tours for kids can be arranged upon request.
    • To the booking request