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Planetarium Hamburg

Hindenburgstrasse 1b, 22303 Hamburg, Germany (Winterhude)
+49(40)4288652-0
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As featured in Hamburg for young kids
Ranked #24 of 135 attractions in Hamburg
Type: Observatories/ Planetariums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: The Planetarium, housed in a historic water tower, offers space shows using a Zeiss projector. It also has panoramic views of the city from an... more » Owner description: The Planetarium, housed in a historic water tower, offers space shows using a Zeiss projector. It also has panoramic views of the city from an observation deck « less
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Turku, Finland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We went to see the shows Voices in the Dark and Jean Michel Jarre's Aero, because some in the group I was travelling with could not understand German very well. These shows are art videos, not traditional, informative planetarium films. We enjoyed the shows, it was an interesting experience. Perhaps not for first time visitors in Hamburg if they are... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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4 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Went here with my class from school and saw the main planetarium show about stars and stuffs. Im pretty sure you gotta pay the entrance fee for the show. The show was awesome but the one I saw was in German. I dont know if they have one in English. They were basically telling us about planets, stars and stuffs.... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

I have been an avid amateur astronomer for years and I loved this experience. The facility is superb, and the content was authoritative and interesting. If you like science and enjoy a visual, aural and kinaesthetic (yes, I felt like I was flying sometimes) experience, then this is for you. Very affordable, and wonderful.

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See 3 more reviews by Euan M for Hamburg
Annecy, France
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20 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

Not many movies in English. You must check the movies schedule before going as there is nothing else to do.

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

Able to get an English translation during the show we saw which was very interesting and lasted about an hour. Different shows are available at different times on different days. Make sure you pick the one you want in advance. Bit disappointed that there wasn't more of a museum or exhibition to see.

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See 4 more reviews by Jim B for Hamburg
Vienna, Austria
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3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

The show was impressive - as is the building. It is situated in a park in Hamburg - and it has a waterfall coming out of the building.

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See 3 more reviews by fosstux for Hamburg
Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Did not take in program as I don't speak German. Nonetheless, interesting building (converted water tower, I believe) and panoramic view of adjacent park and city from the top (free of charge).

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See 5 more reviews by CAStein for Hamburg
Winterhude
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

Plenty of excellent shows on different topics. Well narrated and beautifully made animations. Try and avoid the 3D show, though. The technique is still in its infancy (it may work in a regular cinema, but not in a 360° theatre)

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Reinbek, Germany
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11 attraction reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The Planetarium shows insights into space, and multi-media-shows about our galaxy. There are several themed shows (all in German), for example about ancient Egyptian astronomy and also special shows for children.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

You have to walk up hill from Underground line 3 a little bit. You will like 360 degree show case they got for you. It will be better to plan ahead and see what shows they got on schedule. Check their website for more information about shows. http://www.planetarium-hamburg.de/ I got Star of Pharaoh . It is very worthwhile for my... More

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