The adventure planetarium "Stellarium Erkrath" offers space enthusiasts spectacular expeditions into the vastness of the universe. State-of-the-art technology enables realistic full-dome video projections, 360-degree flights to foreign solar systems are undertaken and natural phenomena are explained in an understandable way. Here visitors can expect not only realistic flight and movement effects, but also sensational surround acoustics. In the observatory, powerful telescopes bring our planets and distant galaxies up close. Everyone who is interested is cordially invited to join us on a nocturnal tour of discovery through the sky every Friday. And those who are particularly interested in astronomy can look forward to a wide range of courses, working groups and further training for all age groups. The numerous events promise a varied offer for families, children and private groups.
Good to know
Opening hours
The opening times mentioned are the telephone hours of the secretariat, where you can obtain information about the events.
Public demonstrations in the planetarium and observations of celestial bodies in the observatory can be found in the observatory's calendar of events.
The planetarium is only open for the announced events. A stay is not intended for public traffic outside of the event times.
Special dates for groups and school classes by arrangement.
Public demonstrations in the planetarium and observations of celestial bodies in the observatory can be found in the observatory's calendar of events.
The planetarium is only open for the announced events. A stay is not intended for public traffic outside of the event times.
Special dates for groups and school classes by arrangement.
General Information
Parking lots available
fitness
for families
for groups
for individual guests
for any weather
for school classes
Bad weather offer
suitable for seniors
foreign languages
German
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Barrierefreiheit
Planetarium: barrier-free for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs, elevator available
Observatory: not barrier-free accessible
Observatory: not barrier-free accessible
Hygiene and infection control measures
The current hygiene and infection protection measures of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia apply.
Arrival & Parking
By Car:
A46 to exit "Haan West / Hochdahl", then
towards Hochdahl. After the town entrance sign
"Erkrath" at the 2nd traffic light turn left into Sedentaler
Street. After the pedestrian bridge, turn right onto the
Parking lot at the town hall.
With public transport:
Coming from Dusseldorf:
With S8 to Hochdahl-Millrath. Walk approx. 20 minutes or bus O6 to
Bürgerhaus stop. Bus line 780 from Heinrich-Heine-Allee/
Berliner Allee/Werstener Dorfstr. to the Hochdahl community center.
Coming from Wuppertal:
With S8 to Hochdahl-Millrath. Walk approx. 20 minutes or bus O6 to
Bürgerhaus stop.
From Cologne:
With RB 48 to Haan, then bus 786 in the direction of Hochdahler Markt
to the town hall.
Coming from Neandertal / Mettmann / Hilden:
Bus 741 to Hochdahler Markt, then a 5-minute walk.
A46 to exit "Haan West / Hochdahl", then
towards Hochdahl. After the town entrance sign
"Erkrath" at the 2nd traffic light turn left into Sedentaler
Street. After the pedestrian bridge, turn right onto the
Parking lot at the town hall.
With public transport:
Coming from Dusseldorf:
With S8 to Hochdahl-Millrath. Walk approx. 20 minutes or bus O6 to
Bürgerhaus stop. Bus line 780 from Heinrich-Heine-Allee/
Berliner Allee/Werstener Dorfstr. to the Hochdahl community center.
Coming from Wuppertal:
With S8 to Hochdahl-Millrath. Walk approx. 20 minutes or bus O6 to
Bürgerhaus stop.
From Cologne:
With RB 48 to Haan, then bus 786 in the direction of Hochdahler Markt
to the town hall.
Coming from Neandertal / Mettmann / Hilden:
Bus 741 to Hochdahler Markt, then a 5-minute walk.
Price information
Depending on the event
author
Office for Culture and Tourism
Organization