Hamburg Planetarium, Planetarium in Hamburg Stadtpark, Germany
Hamburg Planetarium sits inside a 65-meter cylindrical tower with white walls and red brick accents in the middle of Stadtpark. The Star Hall inside offers seating under a large dome, while the seven floors carry names borrowed from planets in the solar system.
The tower rose between 1912 and 1915 as a water reservoir serving the city. Oskar Menzel converted it into a planetarium in 1930, creating one of the first facilities of this kind in Europe.
The name recalls the original use as a water reservoir, while today schoolchildren and families gather for shows about space. Visitors often see children running through the corridors after presentations, talking about stars and planets with their teachers.
Two elevators carry visitors to the Star Hall and the observation deck at the top, while renovated staircases link all floors inside. Those with time before or after shows can walk through the park and view the tower from outside.
The dome uses an 8K projection system together with 70 speakers that create three-dimensional sound throughout the space. Europe saw its first panoramic 3D theater for space experiences here, offering full wraparound views.
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