Visiting Fabra Observatory
Fabra Observatory offers Guided tours by the scientific staff inside the Observatory that will allow you to get to know first-hand all the architectural and scientific heritage of the building.
The visit includes:
- Ground floor museum room of historic instruments.
- Ascent via the winding staircase to the domed main telescope observation floor.
- A visit to the Roof with spectacular views of barcelona and an explanation of the scientific instrumentation up there.
- Visit the Noble lecture hall and secondary telescope.
- Visit to the library and study.
Throught the tour tou will receive explanations of all activities carried out at the observatory such as astronomy, meteorology and seismology. Finally you will learn about the life of the farmers who lived in the building at the beginning of the 20th century.
Fabra Observatory Guided Tour Hours
- Sundays & public holidays: 11:00h punctual.
- Note:These visits do not take place during the Holy Week Easter holidays or during the month of August or between the days 25/12/2023 and 06/01/2024 both inclusive.
The visit lasts an hour and a half, approximately until 12:30h.
No need to reserve.
The meeting point is in front of the grand entrance on the wooden decking. See the first photo in the gallery to have an idea of where to be at 11:00h.
The language of the visit is in Catalan but if you ask nicely they will proovide some explanations in Spanish also.
During the daytime visit, you can freely access the Observatory's gardens and viewpoint every Sunday and public holiday from 11:00h to 13:00h.
Fabra Observatory Night Visits
The night visit includes the same spaces as the day visit on Sundays but with the adition of night time star gazing.
The schedule for the Night visits are variable according to the time of year and the Calendar of observations can be consulted via the Night visits button below. Night visits cost 15 Euros per person.
Fabra Observatory Dinner with the Stars
The activity takes place at the Fabra Observatory during the summer months and combines scientific dissemination and astronomical observation with a gastronomic proposal. The dinners take place outdoors on the decking infront of the main entrance. After dinner, a 30-minute scientific familiarisation conference is offered, with the possibility for the audience to ask questions. Then you visit the museum, the modernist room, the telescope of steps and access to the large dome room, which preserves the original telescope.
You will get to view distant constellations, stars and much of the solar system from the telescope.
Diner with the stars cists from 84 euros per person.
What to take with you for Fabra Observatory
While no specific entry requirements, I only recommend taking a small rucksack or bag because the observatory staff will probably ask you to leave large bags, pushchairs and other bulky items on the ground floor while they take you on the guided tour.
Access between floors and to the roof terrace is only via stairs. The Telescope is on the second second floor inside the dome.
No bicycle anchorage outside or near to Fabra Observatory.
Day Trip Rucksack
Small 10L day trip and museums rucksack
0.8L water bottle
Reusable, refillable 1L water bottle.
Emergency Poncho
Small folded lightweight Water proof poncho for emergencies
Summary of Prices
Zone 1 T-casual
€ 3.00
T-familiar
FREE
For under 14 Years
No.
Visits only available 11h on Sunday. No reservation. required
Getting to Fabra Observatory
Address: Cami de l'Observatori S/N, Barcelona. 08035, Barcelona. 8035
Fabra Observatory is in Collserola Natural Park Near to Tibidabo Amusement Park and Vallvidrera Village.
See the Getting to Section of the Tibidabo page.
