Hamburger Sternwarte
© Jan Kornstädt

Hamburg Observatory

The perfect place to throw a glance at the cosmos

Hamburg Observatory, in Bergedorf, built around 1900, is an ensemble of listed buildings of international standing and a collection of prized telescopes of cultural and historical importance.

Over 100 years from Bergedorf directly into space

The Hamburg Observatory celebrated its opening in 1912. Today, the Hamburg Observatory can look back on an important history in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics.

This awaits you in the monument

Hamburg's only and at the same time Germany's largest observatory is located in Bergedorf on the Gojenberg. With a colourful, constantly changing programme of events, guided tours through the history of the observatory's origins as well as various special events, there is something for young and old, young and old. Book lovers can browse at will in the observatory's own library, which contains around 70,000 books on astronomy and astrophysics. The Café Stellar also offers the opportunity to relax with coffee and cake in an idyllic atmosphere.

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

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    • Panoptikum
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    © XULY.Bët, Kollektion Herbst/Winter 2024/25, Foto: Marc Baptiste

    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Suzuki Kiitsu, Tänzerinnen (Detail), Japan, 1. H. 19. Jh., Hängerolle, MK&G, Erworben mit Mitteln der Campe’schen Historischen Kunststiftung aus der Sammlung Walter Gebhard, Foto: MK&G/Tobias Eckmann

    Inspiring Japan Permanent Exhibition

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Dose mit drei Drachen (Detail), China, Qing-Dynastie, Qianlong-Ära (1736-1795), MK&G, Foto: MK&G/Jörg Arend

    Inspiring China Permanent Exhibition

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Hans Hansen, Detail aus o. T. (Objektiv), für Nikon, 1985, Hans Hansen

    Photo: Hans Hansen

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Ferientheaterkurs 5,5-10 Jahre/ 5 Tage/ Gut Karlshöhe Workshops

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Gut Karlshöhe
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  • SKULPTURAL
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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    © Muhlis Kenter, Näherin in einer Textilfabrik, Alsdorf bei Aachen, 1980, Muhlis Kenter

    “They Used to Call Us Guest Workers.” Extending the Photography and New Media Collection

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • Hamburg Dungeon
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    Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history! Shows

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburg Dungeon
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