Monte Generoso Observatory, Astronomical observatory on Monte Generoso, Switzerland

The Monte Generoso Observatory was an observation facility in the southern Swiss Alps equipped with a large reflecting telescope. The installation was situated at high altitude and provided visitors with opportunities to explore the night sky.

The observatory opened in 1996 near Generoso Vetta on Monte Generoso, with Italian astrophysicist Margherita Hack as its patron. It was run by the Monte Generoso Insubrica Astronomy Group with support from the Migros Culture Percentage. It was dismantled on 3 May 2021 for transfer to Park im Grünen in Bern, where the rebuilt observatory reopened on 20 March 2022 as the Observatory on the Gurten.

The Monte Generoso Insubrica Astronomy Group conducted regular educational programs and stargazing sessions for both local residents and international visitors.

The site was accessible by a mountain railway that climbed to the peak and offered convenient access. Visitors should expect variable conditions at altitude and dress accordingly.

The observatory opened in 1996 with Italian astrophysicist Margherita Hack as its patron, and it was run by the Monte Generoso Insubrica Astronomy Group with support from the Migros Culture Percentage. After dismantling on 3 May 2021, it was rebuilt and reopened on 20 March 2022 at Park im Grünen in Bern as the Observatory on the Gurten.