Welcome to the Observatory of Épendes
Nights of the Three Wise Men
The Observatory of Épendes invites you to the Nights of the Three Wise Men on 27 and 28 December from 7pm!
Our team of demonstrators will take you on a tour of the observatory and show you our instruments, the constellations of the winter sky and, depending on visibility, the planets and deep-sky objects. For young and old, in a relaxed atmosphere to marvel at the beauty of the celestial vault. We also have a programme in case of bad weather.
To avoid waiting times and for the organisation, we require registration. Please register, places are limited!
Booking mandatory
For logistical reasons, we request that visitors book their visit in the week before the event. The number of visitors is limited to 30 and to a maximum of 5 persons (including children) per booking. Events without bookings will not take place.
- Next nightly observation: friday night 6 Dec 2024. Remaining seats: 7.
Book your visit for 6 Dec 2024! - Next observation of the Sun: sunday morning 5 Jan 2025, 10 to 12 am. Remaining seats: 24.
Book your visit for 5 Jan 2025!
The registered visitors are expected to be there at the start of the visit; the Observatory doors will be closed once the visit has begun
Opening hours
Every friday, in all weathers,
- 19.00–21.00 (November to March),
- 21.00–23.00 (April and September-October),
- 22.00–24.00 (May to August).
First Sunday of the month, 10.00 – 12.00, only in fine weather, for observing the sun.
Support us
We would welcome your support, either by donating via Twint or to IBAN CH53 0076 8300 1688 1490 2 or by joining the Association of Friends of the Observatory of Épendes.
If you'd like to get actively involved (as a presenter, for maintenance tasks or as a collaborator in special activities), feel free to contact us.