ASSOCIAZIONE ASTRONOMICA CORTINA

COL DRUSCIÈ ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY

Visits for the public

Groups and schools can request a visit to the Col Drusciè Astronomical Observatory on additional dates also, in the morning (to observe the Sun) or in the night (to observe the night sky): request a visit for a group, request a visit for s school.

 

05
Jul
2025

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 July 5

05-07-2025 22:00 -23:55
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 July 5

Observation of the most interesting celestial objects (Moon, stars, planets, nebulae, etc.) through the eyepiece of a modern telescope, from the Col Drusciè Astronomical Observatory located at 1800 meters above Cortina d'Ampezzo. Look at the starry sky of the Dolomites!

Full ticket € 10, reduced € 5 (from 6 up to 18 years of age), free admission for children up to 6 years.

Online reservation required.

08
Jul
2025

Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 July 8

08-07-2025 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 July 8

Observing at the telescope in morning time? Yes, our Sun is very interesting!

The astronomical observatory of Col Drusciè is equipped with a coronado solar telescope, that allows the public to observe the Sun safely and appreciate its photosphere phenomena: granulation, spots and protuberances.

Ticket € 5 per person, free admission for children up to 6 years.

In the morning the Col Drusciè astronomical observatory is reachable with the Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo cable car or in a 20 minutes walk from Piè Tofana.

Public opening hours from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., no reservation needed. The observatory is open for observing the Sun if the sky is clear only.

19
Jul
2025

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 July 19

19-07-2025 22:00 -23:55
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 July 19

Observation of the most interesting celestial objects (Moon, stars, planets, nebulae, etc.) through the eyepiece of a modern telescope, from the Col Drusciè Astronomical Observatory located at 1800 meters above Cortina d'Ampezzo. Look at the starry sky of the Dolomites!

Full ticket € 10, reduced € 5 (from 6 up to 18 years of age), free admission for children up to 6 years.

Online reservation required.

22
Jul
2025

Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 July 22

22-07-2025 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 July 22

Observing at the telescope in morning time? Yes, our Sun is very interesting!

The astronomical observatory of Col Drusciè is equipped with a coronado solar telescope, that allows the public to observe the Sun safely and appreciate its photosphere phenomena: granulation, spots and protuberances.

Ticket € 5 per person, free admission for children up to 6 years.

In the morning the Col Drusciè astronomical observatory is reachable with the Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo cable car or in a 20 minutes walk from Piè Tofana.

Public opening hours from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., no reservation needed. The observatory is open for observing the Sun if the sky is clear only.

02
Aug
2025

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 August 2

02-08-2025 21:30 -23:30
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 August 2

Observation of the most interesting celestial objects (Moon, stars, planets, nebulae, etc.) through the eyepiece of a modern telescope, from the Col Drusciè Astronomical Observatory located at 1800 meters above Cortina d'Ampezzo. Look at the starry sky of the Dolomites!

Full ticket € 10, reduced € 5 (from 6 up to 18 years of age), free admission for children up to 6 years.

Online reservation required.

12
Aug
2025

Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 August 12

12-08-2025 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 August 12

Observing at the telescope in morning time? Yes, our Sun is very interesting!

The astronomical observatory of Col Drusciè is equipped with a coronado solar telescope, that allows the public to observe the Sun safely and appreciate its photosphere phenomena: granulation, spots and protuberances.

Ticket € 5 per person, free admission for children up to 6 years.

In the morning the Col Drusciè astronomical observatory is reachable with the Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo cable car or in a 20 minutes walk from Piè Tofana.

Public opening hours from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., no reservation needed. The observatory is open for observing the Sun if the sky is clear only.

12
Aug
2025

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Tuesday, 2025 August 12

12-08-2025 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Tuesday, 2025 August 12

An evening entirely dedicated to the Moon, stars, constellations, planets, dishes and wines to taste. The Astrocena is the right opportunity to combine curiosity and the joy of being able to directly admire, with your own eyes, the wonders of the starry sky and the pleasure of savoring the combinations of dishes prepared specifically for the evening with wines from renowned wineries.

Up and down with the cable car Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo from the Cortina city center, dinner at rifugio Col Drusciè and then the guided visit to the astronomical observatory with telescope observations.

 

16
Aug
2025

Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 August 16

16-08-2025 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 August 16

Observing at the telescope in morning time? Yes, our Sun is very interesting!

The astronomical observatory of Col Drusciè is equipped with a coronado solar telescope, that allows the public to observe the Sun safely and appreciate its photosphere phenomena: granulation, spots and protuberances.

Ticket € 5 per person, free admission for children up to 6 years.

In the morning the Col Drusciè astronomical observatory is reachable with the Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo cable car or in a 20 minutes walk from Piè Tofana.

Public opening hours from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., no reservation needed. The observatory is open for observing the Sun if the sky is clear only.

16
Aug
2025

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Saturday, 2025 August 16

16-08-2025 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Saturday, 2025 August 16

An evening entirely dedicated to the Moon, stars, constellations, planets, dishes and wines to taste. The Astrocena is the right opportunity to combine curiosity and the joy of being able to directly admire, with your own eyes, the wonders of the starry sky and the pleasure of savoring the combinations of dishes prepared specifically for the evening with wines from renowned wineries.

Up and down with the cable car Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo from the Cortina city center, dinner at rifugio Col Drusciè and then the guided visit to the astronomical observatory with telescope observations.

 

19
Aug
2025

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Tuesday, 2025 August 19

19-08-2025 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Tuesday, 2025 August 19

An evening entirely dedicated to the Moon, stars, constellations, planets, dishes and wines to taste. The Astrocena is the right opportunity to combine curiosity and the joy of being able to directly admire, with your own eyes, the wonders of the starry sky and the pleasure of savoring the combinations of dishes prepared specifically for the evening with wines from renowned wineries.

Up and down with the cable car Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo from the Cortina city center, dinner at rifugio Col Drusciè and then the guided visit to the astronomical observatory with telescope observations.

 

19
Aug
2025

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Friday, 2025 August 22

19-08-2025 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Friday, 2025 August 22

An evening entirely dedicated to the Moon, stars, constellations, planets, dishes and wines to taste. The Astrocena is the right opportunity to combine curiosity and the joy of being able to directly admire, with your own eyes, the wonders of the starry sky and the pleasure of savoring the combinations of dishes prepared specifically for the evening with wines from renowned wineries.

Up and down with the cable car Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo from the Cortina city center, dinner at rifugio Col Drusciè and then the guided visit to the astronomical observatory with telescope observations.

 

23
Aug
2025

Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 August 23

23-08-2025 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Tuesday, 2025 August 23

Observing at the telescope in morning time? Yes, our Sun is very interesting!

The astronomical observatory of Col Drusciè is equipped with a coronado solar telescope, that allows the public to observe the Sun safely and appreciate its photosphere phenomena: granulation, spots and protuberances.

Ticket € 5 per person, free admission for children up to 6 years.

In the morning the Col Drusciè astronomical observatory is reachable with the Tofana - Freccia nel Cielo cable car or in a 20 minutes walk from Piè Tofana.

Public opening hours from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., no reservation needed. The observatory is open for observing the Sun if the sky is clear only.

30
Aug
2025

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 August 30

30-08-2025 20:30 -22:30
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2025 August 30

Observation of the most interesting celestial objects (Moon, stars, planets, nebulae, etc.) through the eyepiece of a modern telescope, from the Col Drusciè Astronomical Observatory located at 1800 meters above Cortina d'Ampezzo. Look at the starry sky of the Dolomites!

Full ticket € 10, reduced € 5 (from 6 up to 18 years of age), free admission for children up to 6 years.

Online reservation required.