Olbers Planetarium Bremen

The Olbers Planetarium at Bremen University of Applied Sciences is the most visited small planetarium in Germany, with over 25,000 visitors.

It has 35 seats and is wheelchair accessible. The 12-channel lighting system and computer-controlled multimedia system allow for attractive and entertaining shows under the artificial starry sky, in addition to traditional lectures.

Show – Inspire – Communicate

apparent
when it is first made known. With the help of the technical equipment of a planetarium, it is possible to showcase this diversity and to clarify connections between the individual natural sciences, as well as to humanities, religious, and philosophical topics.

shown
in the planetarium fascinate and deeply move the audience. This approach awakens their curiosity. Through an appealing selection of visual projections and appropriate sensory enhancements, such as music, the mind is opened to the communication of factual information.

fulfills
an educational mission. The information presented is based on modern scientific findings and models of the world. It is presented in a way that is tailored to the target audience and in a spirit of ideological neutrality. Beyond simply presenting facts, a planetarium conveys the broader cultural dimension of the natural sciences.

Opening hours

The planetarium is only open for scheduled events. The box office opens approximately 30 minutes before each event. Events last about one hour.
Reservations can be made online or by phone at +49 421 40 88 99 300. Tickets are also available in advance at all events, except for the Wednesday evening lectures of the Olbers Society.