Take in a lecture and a tour of the historic observatory and, weather permitting, an astronomical survey of the skies with the big, over 100 year-old telescope.

Kuffner-Sternwarte is a historical Observatory dating from the end of the 19th century. Moriz von Kuffner, former owner of the brewery in Ottakring, founded the Observatory as a private scientific institute in the year 1886. Today, Kuffner Observatory can be visited during guided tours, exhibitions and seminars.


Opening hours

April to September
Guided tours: Tue 9 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.; guided tours for groups also available by appointment
October to March
Guided tours: Tue 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; guided tours for groups also available by appointment