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Sundial at the Welzheim Observatory

Stuttgart District

Sundial at the Welzheim Observatory

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Sundial at the Welzheim Observatory

Name: Sundial at the Welzheim Observatory
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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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Location: Welzheim, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Waldenstein Castle – Welzheim Observatory loop from Schorndorf

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2. Welzheim Observatory – Laufenmühle Viaduct loop from Tannwiese

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3. Welzheim Observatory – Langenberg Water Tower loop from Michelau

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Jörg

March 10, 2025

The Welzheim Observatory is located in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park in the Langenberg district, near Welzheim. It serves as a public observatory and observation station for the Carl Zeiss Planetarium Stuttgart.
The observatory building including the west dome was built in 1991/92 by the town of Welzheim with the support of the Rems-Murr district. The telescopes and technical equipment were provided by the state capital Stuttgart. The Welzheim Observatory was opened during a ceremony on September 6, 1992.
It is operated by the observer group of the Carl Zeiss Planetarium Stuttgart. On-site support and entertainment is provided by the Welzheim Forest Association.
Public star tours are offered on fixed dates (3 times a week) when the weather is clear. Group tours for up to 30 people are also possible.
In spring 2017, the observatory was expanded to include a fourth, small dome.
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Location: Welzheim, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Sundial at the Welzheim Observatory

1. Waldenstein Castle – Welzheim Observatory loop from Schorndorf

2. Welzheim Observatory – Laufenmühle Viaduct loop from Tannwiese

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