Photo: Region Villach /Johann Knopf

Observatorium Kanzelhöhe

Kanzelhöhe, Carinthia

The observatory of the Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz is located at 1463 meters above sea level. Here, solar activity and its influence on space weather are researched. Other important tasks include environmental physics and solar radiation measurements, which are also important for the use of renewable energies. You can reach Kanzelhöhe (middle station) with the Gerlitzen Kanzelbahn (cable car) from Annenheim or by car from Treffen am Ossiacher See via the Gerlitzen toll road. The observatory is about a 10-minute walk away.Paid guided tours take place on Wednesdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM when the sun is shining. Groups of 5 people or more should register by phone at +43 316 380 5777. The showroom of the Kanzelhöhe Observatory, with an interactive PC, historical instruments, and posters on the sun, the observatory, and environmental physics, is open daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with free admission!