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Molėtai Astronomical Observatory
Molėtai, Utena2-3 hoursBest: Year-round (clear nights for observation)
Lithuania's national astronomical observatory set among the lakes and forests of Aukštaitija — with a public planetarium and the country's most powerful telescope.
The Molėtai Astronomical Observatory is Lithuania's premier astronomical research facility, operated by Vilnius University. Set among the lakes and forests of the Molėtai region in Aukštaitija, the observatory benefits from relatively dark skies and a stable atmosphere. Its main instrument is a 1.65-meter Ritchey-Chrétien telescope — the most powerful in the Baltic states.
The observatory welcomes public visitors with guided tours of the facilities, planetarium shows, and on clear nights, observation sessions through research-grade telescopes. The combination of cutting-edge astronomy and the beautiful lakeland setting makes this one of Lithuania's most rewarding educational attractions.
Why Visit
See the universe through the most powerful telescope in the Baltic states. The observatory combines world-class astronomical facilities with a stunning natural setting.
Address
Molėtai district
Admission
€5 for tours and planetarium
55.3167, 25.5667
Visitor Tips
- 1Book observation sessions in advance
- 2Clear moonless nights are ideal
- 3The planetarium operates in all weather
- 4Located near Molėtai lake district