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Zeiss Großplanetarium

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    Zeiss Major Planetarium Berlin: View of the entrance and dome of the main hall.

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    Foyer of the Zeiss Major Planetarium.

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    Star projector in the planetarium hall of the Zeiss Planetarium.

A massive silver globe set back from the busy Prenzlauer Allee, the Zeiss Planetarium is one of the most modern stellar theatres in Europe.

The Zeiss-Großplanetarium (Zeiss Major Planetarium or Zeiss Grand Planetarium) was opened in October 1987 after only two years of construction as one of the largest and most modern stellar theaters in Europe. With its outer dome diameter of 30 meters, the Zeiss-Großplanetarium is one of the largest planetariums in Germany.

Programme at the Zeiss Großplanetarium

The Zeiss Planetarium pursues a program philosophy that aims to combine scientific knowledge with entertaining and artistic elements with the help of composers, graphic artists and actors to create a unified whole that gives visitors an experience with a strong emotional impact. The aim is to combine education, recreation and relaxation.

Zeiss Großplanetarium: Current events and tickets

the great solar system adventure

The charismatic entertainer Schiaparelli takes you on a spectacular journey through space and time! In his wondrous observatory you will travel from the scorching hot surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto. Discover the wonders and dangers of... more

Aurora - Wonders of the Northern Lights (10+)

The Northern Lights ("Aurora Borealis") and the Southern Lights ("Aurora Australis") are two of the most wonderful natural phenomena. more

Star hour

Live It's time for a tour of the universe! We fly out into space with you and bring you closer to the objects and constellations that you can currently see in the Berlin sky. Passing the planets of the solar system and our nearest stars, we leave our... more

Distant Bells

Distant Bells with a fantastic Pink Floyd show Reproducing the sound of the legendary band Pink Floyd on stage with stylistic confidence and high quality is always a challenge for musicians. Distant Bells, from Brno in the Czech Republic, are eight passionate... more

Voyager - The endless journey

with live part in German more than 23 billion kilometers from Earth - so far, only one man-made object has penetrated so far into space: the Voyager 1 space probe. In late summer 1977, the two space probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 launched from Cape Canaveral... more

Address, Opening Hours and Contact Information

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 Address
Prenzlauer Allee 80
10405 Berlin
Phone
+49 (0)30 421 845 10
Internet
www.planetarium.berlin
Opening Hours
Only open during events.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access via ramp. Elevator to the planetarium and lecture hall. Designated seats for wheelchair users.
Admission Fee
Varies depending on the event

Public transportation

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Source: Zeiss-Großplanetarium/BerlinOnline

Last edited: 25 April 2025