Sky Pole

Sky Pole is an observatory in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Region, Baden-Württemberg, which is located on Königstuhl. Access is restricted and requires permission. Sky Pole is situated near the observatory Zeiss-Kuppel, as well as near Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory.

Access is restricted and requires permission.
Type: Observatory
Address: Königstuhl 10, Heidelberg, 69117

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory and Heidelberg Castle.

Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory

Observatory

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 110 metres northeast of Sky Pole.

Heidelberg Castle

Photo: Pumuckel42, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 northwest of Sky Pole.

Königstuhl

Peak

Photo: Markus.martin2003, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.