Hvězdárna v Úpici

Location: Přátelství 786, 542 32 Úpice · Hradec Králové Region

Category: observatory and planetarium

The Úpice Observatory is a public community observatory in the Trutnov district, operating since 1928. It offers regular evening observations of the night sky, astronomy lectures, and special programmes for schools and summer camps. Educational programmes covering astronomy, astronautics and space are available for schools. An annual summer astronomy expedition for young people is held here every year.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 209 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 65 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Fri, Sat evenings (according to programme and weather); schools by arrangement
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: Admission varies by programme; please check the website for details.
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 209 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for schools focused on astronomy, astronautics and natural sciences. Available for primary and secondary schools; the programme is adapted to the age of the pupils.

Official website: https://www.hvezdarnavupici.cz/

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