Kallioplanetaario

Kallioplanetaario is a planetarium in Finland carved into solid rock, featuring a theater with seating for about 50 people beneath a projection dome. The facility displays live telescope imagery and presents programs about the night sky to groups of visitors.

The planetarium opened in 2008 as Finland's first facility able to display live telescope views of the sky on its dome. Since then it has grown to serve as a center for public astronomy education and observation programs.

The name blends Finnish tradition with astronomy, reflecting how the place connects local heritage to the study of stars. This mix shapes how visitors experience both the shows and the surrounding landscape.

The location sits in a quiet area about 20 kilometers south of Jyvaskyla and works best if you drive there. The site also has saunas and meeting spaces, making it possible to spend several hours or a full day exploring the grounds and attending programs.

The saunas are named Big Bear and Little Bear after constellations, blending relaxation with the site's astronomy focus. This unusual combination turns a visit into more than just watching a sky show.

Location: Nyrölä

Inception: April 29, 2008

GPS coordinates: 62.34222,25.51306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21