A switchable window, in particular for use in an aircraft, helicopter, or space vehicle, includes an outer pane construction subjected to sunlight, and an inner pane construction having an electrically switchable film for changing a color or transmittance of the switchable window, the outer pane construction covering at least an irradiated part of the inner pane construction. The outer pane construction absorbs IR radiation of the sunlight and it absorbs or reflects UV radiation of the sunlight.