Experience Nature Night – on the Value of Darkness in Gesäuse National Park
General Information
Discover the darkest night sky in Central Europe: why less light is so valuable.
Artificial light threatens insects, plants, and nocturnal animals, disrupts human sleep, and makes the stars disappear. This short hike highlights the importance of darkness. With a bit of luck, the starry sky will also shimmer above us.
Under optimal star observation conditions, the mobile observatory Gisela will be operational.
The Gesäuse National Park is part of the Natural Night Area Eisenwurzen. The Natural Night Area Eisenwurzen is a collaboratively run project in one of the largest contiguous protected areas in Austria. Spanning over 2,396 km², the area brings together Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Styria, six protected areas, and 20 municipalities to reduce light pollution and preserve the natural night sky and its habitat.
Leadership: National Park Rangers
About the offer
Suitable for
Adults, teenagers
The tour will take place in German.
FAQ / good to know
Does this event take place in all weather conditions?
Yes, because we believe our National Park Gesäuse is an experience in any weather! With clear skies, stargazing will take up a larger part of the event; we will also take a short hike. If the sky is overcast or it rains, there will be a hike into the darkness and – depending on weather conditions – a short lecture will be part of the program. In case of a thunderstorm warning, we will inform you by email by 12 noon on the day of the event about any cancellation.
Can I bring my four-legged friend?
Dogs are not allowed.
Yes, because we believe our National Park Gesäuse is an experience in any weather! With clear skies, stargazing will take up a larger part of the event; we will also take a short hike. If the sky is overcast or it rains, there will be a hike into the darkness and – depending on weather conditions – a short lecture will be part of the program. In case of a thunderstorm warning, we will inform you by email by 12 noon on the day of the event about any cancellation.
Can I bring my four-legged friend?
Dogs are not allowed.
Meeting point
Fri, May 22, 2026, 9 – 11 PM, National Park Pavilion, Gstatterboden
Fri, June 19, 2026, 9 – 11 PM, National Park Pavilion, Gstatterboden
Fri, July 24, 2026, 9 – 11 PM, National Park Pavilion, Gstatterboden
Fri, August 14, 2026, 9 – 11 PM, National Park Pavilion, Gstatterboden
Fri, October 16, 2026, 8 – 10 PM, National Park Pavilion, Gstatterboden
Price information
€ 25.00 per person
Contact and Arrival
Contact
Experience Nature Night – on the Value of Darkness in Gesäuse National Park
info@nationalpark-gesaeuse.at Website (0043) 3613 211 60-20Operator
Nationalpark Gesäuse GmbHNationalpark Gesäuse GmbH
Weng 2,
8913 Admont AT
