The dome show
An image filling the whole dome overhead with live commentary — unlike any flat screen.
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The Carl Zeiss Planetarium in Stuttgart is among the most important in Germany, standing in the palace gardens in the city centre in a distinctive pyramid-shaped building. It has been re-equipped with a modern digital projector, so the image on the dome is sharp and wide. Shows take you among the planets, stars and galaxies with live commentary, some aimed at children and some at adults. A show lasts about an hour. Important: entry is by show times only, not at any hour, so check the programme and book before going. Most shows are in German, so ask about an English one if language matters to you.
An image filling the whole dome overhead with live commentary — unlike any flat screen.
A glass pyramid in the middle of the gardens, a landmark in itself from outside.
Programmes made for younger children in simpler language and shorter — ask when booking.
Willy-Brandt-Straße 25, 70173 Stuttgart
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Yes, and there are shorter, simpler programmes made for them. But note that the hall goes completely dark during the show, which can frighten very young children. Ask which programme suits your children's ages when booking.
An hour for the show and a quarter of an hour before it to get in and seated. Combine it with the palace gardens around it and nearby Schlossplatz for a comfortable half day in central Stuttgart.