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Urania Observatory

Uraniastrasse 9, Zurich, Switzerland
01/211-65-23
Ranked #8 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Observatories/ Planetariums
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Entrance via brasserie lipp, an expensive seafood restaurant , but lift up 12 floors is free, and drinks are not any dearer than down below. If you get the right seat an excellent place to watch the sun go down over Zurich More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Stunning views, drinks are expensive but worth it. Great place for an aperitif before dinner. More

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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Nice view of the city center, entrance through Brasserie LIpp. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Great bar on top and french restaurant with good seafood on level floor. french bistro style. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

great views of zurich from the observatory and the cocktail lounge restaurant on top of the bldg - must see for visitors! More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Good for a sit down and a drink before dinner. Best in the evening. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

If you're coming to Zurich you have to go to the Jules Verne Bar, just go inside the French restaurant Brasserie Lipp and take the lift until the roof. The bar is very small and it's better to get an aperitif, for after dinner, there are too many people. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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The observatory is situated above a bar, unusual as that may seem. The tour of the night sky was interesting, yet only spoken in German! None the less we were able to follow with the help of the computer power point presentation that was shown in various areas. The highlight was approaching the telescope and taking a look at the... More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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