Hamburg Planetarium

Hamburg Planetarium is one of the world’s oldest, and one of Europe’s most visited planetariums. It is located in the district of Winterhude, Hamburg, and housed in a former water tower at the center of Hamburg Stadtpark. Planetarium Hamburg opened to the public on April 30, 1930. It is situated in an Art-Deco water tower, designed by Oskar Menzel and built between 1912 and 1915. In 2011 Planetarium Hamburg became one of the first Outreach Partner Organisations of the European Southern Observatory. The same year, Planetarium Hamburg became the first planetarium in Europe to use fulldome 3D-Stereoscopic technology. From 2017 the new premises and service facilities will provide all visitors of the Hamburg Planetarium improved access, more space, more comfort and advanced conference facilities. In the on city park level emerging areas in the base and the extended, previous lobby level on the first floor will be the new place for gastronomy, Shop, events, exhibitions, offices and toilets provided.