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title: Kepler clock
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description: The Kepler Clock, located at the Grieskirchen School Center, is probably the largest vertical, plane sundial in Austria, if not in Europe, at 240 m². On a guided tour you will learn more about the historical background, the history of its creation and how to read it. The clock pays tribute to the mathematician, theologian, astronomer Johannes Kepler. He was a Protestant and served three Catholic emperors as a court mathematician. During the turbulent time of the Reformation/Counter-Reformation he had to change his residence several times. His life shows many references to the area of Grieskirchen and Upper Austria.The Kepler Clock can only be reached on foot. There are parking spaces about 200 m away.
date: 2026-06-19
modified: 2026-07-16
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# Kepler clock

Kepler clock
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   Grieskirchen, Oberösterreich, Österreich

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 Am Parzerberg 2
 4710 Grieskirchen

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The Kepler Clock, located at the Grieskirchen School Center, is probably the largest vertical, plane sundial in Austria, if not in Europe, at 240 m². On a guided tour you will learn more about the historical background, the history of its creation and how to read it. The clock pays tribute to the mathematician, theologian, astronomer Johannes Kepler. He was a Protestant and served three Catholic emperors as a court mathematician. During the turbulent time of the Reformation/Counter-Reformation he had to change his residence several times. His life shows many references to the area of Grieskirchen and Upper Austria.

The Kepler Clock can only be reached on foot. There are parking spaces about 200 m away.

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 **Kepler clock**

 Am Parzerberg 2
 4710 Grieskirchen

  Phone  +43 7248 62255Show no.
  E-Mail [rathaus@grieskirchen.at](#mailto)
   Web [www.grieskirchen.at/Annakapelle](http://www.grieskirchen.at/Annakapelle "New window")
   http://www.grieskirchen.at/Annakapelle

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  **Contact person**
 FH-Prof. , DI
 Annakapelle
 Am Parzerberg 2
 4710 Grieskirchen

  Phone  +43 7248 62255Show no.
  E-Mail [rathaus@grieskirchen.at](#mailto)
  Web [www.grieskirchen.at/Annakapelle](http://www.grieskirchen.at/Annakapelle "New window")

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 **We speak the following languages**

German

 [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten)
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The Kepler Clock can be visited by the public at all times all year round.
Guided tours are available by appointment.

- always open (24/7)
- Can only be viewed from outside

 [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise)
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 **Elevation**378 m

 [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung)
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 **Service**- Guided tour

 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise)
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- Free entry

 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung)
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- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for friends

 **Season**- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter

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