Hvězdárna Ďáblice

Location: Pod Hvězdárnou 768, 182 00 Praha 8 · Prague

Category: observatory

The Ďáblice Observatory, founded in 1956, stands on a rocky spur of Ládví hill at an altitude of 325 m. It offers sky observation through large telescopes, astronomy programmes for children and adults, and lectures. It is one of the few observatories in the world with fully accessible telescope access. It is part of Planetum Praha.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 309 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 225 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Variable according to programme (observations depend on weather). January: Wed and Fri 17–20, Sat 10–12, 13–16, 17–20, Sun 10–12, 13–16. Current programme at planetum.cz.
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 309 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

School groups can arrange programmes outside regular opening hours. Educational programmes about the universe and telescope observation.

Official website: https://www.planetum.cz/hvezdarna-dablice/

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