Lange Nacht der Astronomie 2026
Wed 12 Aug – Thu 13 Aug · Zeiss-Grossplanetarium, Prenzlauer Allee 80, 10405 Berlin · Berlin
Details & booking — Stiftung Planetarium Berlin
via Stiftung Planetarium Berlin · Checked 31 Jul 2026
About this event
Germany's third nationwide astronomy night lands at Berlin's Zeiss-Grossplanetarium with an eight-hour, free programme: telescope viewing, lectures on the summer's meteor showers, guided tours of the institute, hands-on activities for kids, and Q&A sessions with astronomers. A rare chance to look through serious optics under expert guidance without paying a cent.
Why we picked it
A free, all-night astronomy event with genuine expert access, ideal for stargazers and curious families alike - and it falls on eclipse day.
Free entry
'Eintritt frei' (free admission) 17:00-01:00, as stated on the official event page.
Registration
Registration needed
free registration - complimentary timed tickets required for the indoor Fulldome planetarium shows, issued 30 minutes before each show; general grounds and telescope access needs none
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