5 Locations
A planetarium turns a grey Berlin evening into a journey through the cosmos, projecting stars and galaxies onto a great dome. From astronomy shows to music nights, a planetarium here fascinates all ages. This overview gathers Berlin locations for stargazing indoors.
The Zeiss Grossplanetarium in Prenzlauer Berg and the planetarium at Insulaner in the west run shows on the universe, from family programmes to laser and music events. Observatories nearby open their telescopes on clear nights, and science museums add space exhibits. It is an inspiring outing whatever the weather outside.
Browse the venues below to find a planetarium across Berlin, from star shows to observatories.
The silver dome on Prenzlauer Allee in Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's window to space. The Zeiss Grand Planetarium is one of Europe's largest planetariums, captivating curious children and adults alike with its 360° fulldome experience, drawing them into the universe.
The Zeiss Planetarium at Schöneberg is located on the foot of the "Insulaner", one of Berlin's rubble hills.
Since 1896, Treptower Park has been home to Germany's largest and oldest public observatory, featuring the 21-meter-long Great Refractor, the world's longest movable refracting telescope. In the Museum of Celestial Studies, a 283-kilogram iron meteorite can be touched, with free admission. Children's programs are available from 5 years old, offering amazing technology even without a clear sky.
Under the silver dome in Prenzlauer Berg, the starry sky becomes the backdrop for a first date. The Zeiss-Grossplanetarium combines science, music, and atmosphere for an evening that's guaranteed to spark conversation.
On Valentine's Day 2019, the Planetarium am Insulaner invites all lovers to a musical evening under the starry sky with the program "Duets".