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.

 

11
Jul
2026

Observing the Sun - Saturday, 2026 July 11

11-07-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Saturday, 2026 July 11

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.

11
Jul
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 July 11

11-07-2026 21:00 -23:00
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 July 11

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.

25
Jul
2026

Observing the Sun - Saturday, 2026 July 25

25-07-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Saturday, 2026 July 25

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.

25
Jul
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 July 25

25-07-2026 21:00 -23:00
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 July 25

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.

01
Aug
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 1

01-08-2026 21:00 -23:00
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 1

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.

05
Aug
2026

Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 5

05-08-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 5

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.

07
Aug
2026

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Friday, 2026 August 7

07-08-2026 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Friday, 2026 August 7

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.

 

08
Aug
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 8

08-08-2026 21:00 -23:00
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 8

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
2026

Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 12

12-08-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 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
2026

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Wednesday, 2026 August 12

12-08-2026 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Wednesday, 2026 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.

 

19
Aug
2026

Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 19

19-08-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 19

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
Aug
2026

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Wednesday, 2026 August 19

19-08-2026 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Wednesday, 2026 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.

 

21
Aug
2026

Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Friday, 2026 August 21

21-08-2026 19:30 -23:30
Astrodinner at Rifugio Col Drusciè - Friday, 2026 August 21

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.

 

22
Aug
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 22

22-08-2026 20:30 -22:30
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 22

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.

26
Aug
2026

Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 26

26-08-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 August 26

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.

29
Aug
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 29

29-08-2026 20:30 -22:30
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 August 29

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.

02
Sep
2026

Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 September 2

02-09-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Wednesday, 2026 September 2

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.

05
Sep
2026

Observing the Sun - Saturday, 2026 September 5

05-09-2026 10:30 -13:00
Observing the Sun - Saturday, 2026 September 5

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
Sep
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 September 12

12-09-2026 20:30 -22:30
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 September 12

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.

26
Sep
2026

Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 September 26

26-09-2026 20:30 -22:30
Visit for the public - Saturday, 2026 September 26

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.