Haus der Astronomie

Haus der Astronomie is a building in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Region, Baden-Württemberg which is located on Königstuhl. Haus der Astronomie is situated nearby to the university building Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory, as well as near the hamlet Kohlhof.

Type: Building
Also known as: “HdA”
Address: Königstuhl 18, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg 69117

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory and Heidelberg Castle.

Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory

University building

Photo: Mhdman, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory is a historic astronomical observatory located near the summit of the Königstuhl hill in the city of Heidelberg in Germany. Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory is situated 230 metres north of Haus der Astronomie.

Heidelberg Castle

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Heidelberg Castle is a ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. Heidelberg Castle is situated 1½ km north of Haus der Astronomie.

Königstuhl

Peak

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The Königstuhl, is a 567.8 metres high hill in the Odenwald Mountains and in the city of Heidelberg, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The Königstuhl summit allows visitors views of the city of Heidelberg and the Neckar river.