Together with the Observatory Max Valier, the Planetarium in San Valentino in Campo forms the First European Star Village.
Image gallery: Planetarium South Tyrol
The entire universe you can find in the small village of San Valentino in Campo, a district of the municipality of Cornedo all'Isarco. Here the Planetarium South Tyrol - "Planetarium Südtirol" in German, "Planetario Alto Adige" in Italian - was opened in 2013. It simulates the cosmos and offers a true-to-life view on the secrets of the sky and the universe from comfortable armchairs, regardless of the weather. In the following years, it was managed by the municipality of Cornedo in consultation with the Province of South Tyrol, but in December 2020 it was put under the management of the Provincial Museums - specifically the South Tyrol Museum of Nature.
Various films, also with focus on children, tell of gravity and expeditions into space, of the earth and of distant worlds. The planetarium, equipped with the latest technology, is entirely dedicated to astronomy and science. Furthermore it represents a popular and instructive destination for school classes, offering workshops on Comet Kitchen, Cloud Chamber and Chemical Rocket.
On the sunny high plateau of San Valentino in Campo, just above the planetarium, the Max Valier Observatory is located. Astronomitaly has already described the sky above San Valentino in Campo, far away from the many light sources, as the "most beautiful night sky". Together with the Solar Observatory and the Planetary Trail, San Valentino in Campo has been named the First European Star Village. And how to reach the Planetarium South Tyrol? The facility has a large car park and an adjacent bus stop (line 182 from Bolzano).
Currently, access may be subject to certain restrictions.
Contact info
- San Valentino / Gummer 13 - 39053 - Cornedo all'Isarco / Karneid
- Guided tours or visits upon reservation.
- +39 0471 610020
- info@planetarium.bz.it
Admission
screenings:
€ 7.00 adults
€ 5.00 apprentices, students (up to 26 years)
€ 5.00 seniors 65+
€ 5.00 groups (min. 15 people)
€ 5.00 children and young people (6-16 years)
€ 4.50 school classes and students (only film)
€ 6.00 school classes (film and workshop)
€ 7.00 family ticket mini (1 adult with 1 child up to 16 years)
€ 14.00 family ticket (2 adults with 2 children up to 16 years)
free for children under 6 years
free for persons with disabilities
free with the Museumobil Card
More information
Re-opening on May 2, 2021. Guided tours of the Planetarium all year round, Thursdays at 6.30 pm (in German language) and at 7.30 pm (in Italian language), Sundays at 10.30 am, 1.30 pm and 4 pm (reservation needed by calling +39 0471 610020 or info@planetarium.bz.it).
Screenings in the cupola (53 seats and space for 2 wheelchairs) all year round Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 12.30 noon time and from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm, Fridays from 8 am to 12.30. On the remaining days for school classes and groups by reservation only.
