Planetarium

The Nicolaus Copernicus Planetarium in Nuremberg is the only large planetarium in Bavaria and sits at Plärrer, a major traffic hub in the heart of the city. Together with the adult education center (Volkshochschule) and the city library, it forms the Nuremberg Education Campus. The history of the building is closely tied to the city: The first planetarium, designed by Otto Ernst Schweizer, opened in 1927 but was torn down during the Nazi era because of its supposedly synagogue-like style. The surviving Zeiss projector was put back into operation in 1961 in a new domed hall at Plärrer. Today the facility impresses with a combination of classic and modern technology. Alongside the historic Zeiss projector, Model V, a digital Definiti 4K system delivers stunning full-dome shows. The dome, 18 meters (59 feet) in diameter, seats about 200 visitors. The program ranges from astronomy talks on the current night sky to cultural productions and special offerings for schools. Here you can experience a fascinating journey through the universe that combines historical significance with modern media literacy.