Shooting Star Nights August

Termine

1. 12. August 2025
   21:30 – 23:45 Uhr
2. 13. August 2025
   21:30 – 23:45 Uhr

Night falls, you are at treetop level, there is no disturbing light far and wide and the stars twinkle above you. We would like to make this cosmic experience possible for you as part of a guided star hike. In July and August, stargazers particularly enjoy gazing at the night sky. Because in no other period are so many shooting stars to be observed in the firmament. The reason for this is the so-called Perseids. A meteor stream that crosses the Earth’s orbit every year and brings with it a small firework display. The Perseids (also known as the Tears of St. Lawrence) appear from mid-July to the end of August. They reach their maximum activity during the so-called Perseid Nights from August 10 to 14.

We invite you to a guided star hike as part of our stargazing nights ! These take place on Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13 each from 9:30 pm to 11:45 pm. They are conducted by two members of the “Sternwarte Oberallgäu e.V.“. The association and cooperation partner of Waldwelt will receive a generous donation for its commitment to the two events.

The stargazing club members will inform you about the formation and special features of meteor streams, give you an overview of the visible constellations and explain how to orientate yourself in the night sky. During the star walk, all guests should stay together in the group, as the tour takes place without a microphone. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

The Waldwelt Allgäu is the ideal location for the shooting star nights for several reasons: firstly, the elevated location is an advantage, and secondly, the fact that there are hardly any disturbing light sources in the immediate vicinity. If there are, they are very well shielded by the trees around the treetop path.

The best conditions for a very special night-time experience. We are really looking forward to the star hike with you!

Important information:

• Implementation is only possible in good weather and visibility (decision will be made on Monday, 11.08.2025)
• A maximum of 40 people can take part in each of the “Sternschnuppennächte”.
• Due to the limited number of participants, we advise you to register as soon as possible
• Participants should bring binoculars, a flashlight and warm clothing.
• The walk from the visitor parking lot to the entrance takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Please factor this time into your planning.
• Booking and queries about the event exclusively via the Waldwelt Skywalk Allgäu.