Photo: Alpinhotel Pacheiner/Region Villach Tourismus

Sternwarte Pacheiner

Gerlitzen Alpe, Carinthia

The Pacheiner Observatory is the most modern and best-equipped hotel observatory in Austria and is also open to non-hotel guests. Fascinating insights into and views of the universe are possible with the "Astrograph" (mirror diameter: 42.5 cm). It is one of the largest publicly accessible telescopes in Austria through which the moon, planets, and comets can be observed. Guided tours are only possible by prior arrangement! Telephone: +43 4248 2888 or email: info@pacheiner.at Guided tours take place from Tuesday to Sunday. Sun and nature observation with lecture: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10:30 AM, duration: 1.5 hours Night and star observation with lecture: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, earliest at 8:30 PM, duration: 1.5 hours.