Observatory Visit for Children

How many stars are there in the sky? Who is the man in the moon? And what does Saturn look like with its rings? Exciting questions like these are answered on the Gurten in a child-friendly way. With a telescope, fascinating celestial events can be observed directly — a real adventure for the whole family.

From November to March, a special astronomy program is offered that is specifically tailored to children. Led by Astro Events, stars, planets and other celestial bodies are explained playfully. In addition, there are creative craft stations where young astronomers can design their own space objects and take them home.

The events take place during the winter months, because dusk then falls early enough to hold the programs at child-friendly times. The astro experts' knowledge delights not only the little ones — adults will fully enjoy it too.