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New: Combined visit of observatory and solar and wind power plant
(01.11.2019)
This joint offer by the observatory, the solar- and wind power plant gives visitors the chance to study the sun from the perspective of astronomy as well as of renewable energies. Visitors will visit the observatory for a presentation of various aspects of the sun. Each visitor will be able to observe this star in a completely safe manner through instruments specially designed for observing the sun. Visitors can then choose to end their tour in a wind turbine or in the middle of an array of photovoltaic panels as the sun plays a vital role in all renewable energies.
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- Duration: 2 hours
- Languages: French, German, English
- Max. 15 persons per group
- Reservation required at least 7 days in advance
- Opening hours: between 10am and 4pm in summer, between 11am and 3pm in winter
- Meeting point: BKW Pavilion on Mont-Soleil
- Minimum age: 10 years
Prices
Adults: CHF 20.-
Children (up to 16 years): CHF 10.-
Students (up to 25 years, student ID required): CHF 12.-
Minimum group rate: CHF 250.-
Contact
Jura bernois Tourisme
Place de la Gare 2
2610 St-Imier