Directions and contact

For any question, comment or suggestion, write to bureau@observatoire-ependes.ch.

Astronomical Observatory Épendes
Route du Petit-Épendes 45
CH–1731 Épendes (FR)

Phone (answering machine) : 026 413 10 99
Email : bureau@observatoire-ependes.ch
Show on map · 46.76236° N, 7.13938° E, alt. 680 m

Getting to the observatory

Map of the way to the observatory

From Fribourg: take the road to Marly and go straight through the village. At the roundabout as you leave Marly, turn right towards Chésalles and follow the signs to the « Observatoire ».
From Bulle: drive towards Fribourg on the cantonal road. At Le Mouret, turn off towards Épendes and follow the signs to the « Observatoire ».
On foot: the planetary trail leads from Marly to the observatory in about an hour and a half.

There is a car park next to the observatory.

Bookings, membership, volunteering

School classes and groups: please write to us in French or German, see the classes and groups pages.
Membership: Association of Friends of the Observatory.
Would you like to get involved as a presenter, for maintenance or events? Write to us, we will be glad to hear from you.