EXPO-Sternwarte Melle

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Observatory
Most powerful Newtonian amateur telescope in the world

35,000 times the light-gathering power of the human eye

Large telescope plus excellent location results in the best observation conditions in Germany. Slide and video presentation, computer animation.

The most powerful Newtonian amateur telescope in the world.

Opening Hours

Opening hours: by appointment

Small groups (approx. 10 people or more) can choose a date of their choice. This date will be published in the online calendar.
Individuals or families can join these dates.

https://www.sternwarte-melle.de/termine.htm

Interior and Features
for Groups
German
Direction

From the A30 motorway:
Take the Melle-West exit and take the B65 towards Melle. Follow the B65 for approx. 3 km and turn right onto Oldendorfer Weg. Follow the road and after approx. 1 km turn right into Rattinghauser Weg. The observatory is located on the left-hand side, signposted by appropriate signs.

From Buer Straße (Buer centre):
Take Oldendorfer Straße in a southerly direction. Follow the road for approx. 5 km. Turn left into Rattinghauser Weg. The observatory is on the left-hand side.

By public transport
Melle railway station:
The EXPO observatory is approx. 4 km from Melle railway station. You can take a taxi or use bus number 305 in the direction of Oldendorf. Get off at the Rattinghausen stop and walk about 500 metres in the direction of the observatory.
On foot or by bike
The EXPO observatory can be reached via well-developed cycle paths and footpaths. Follow the signs in the direction of Rattinghausen. The distance from the centre of Melle is approx. 4 km.

Parking facilities
There is free parking for visitors directly at the EXPO observatory.

Source:

Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH

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Organisation:

Tourismusgesellschaft Osnabrücker Land mbH

Last changed on 15.07.2025

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