Visiting DESY in Hamburg

Visiting DESY

Welcome at the DESY research centre

DESY invites you on a journey into the world of the smallest particles and shows you things in a completely different light. Book a journey through time into the universe and take an X-ray look at the technology of tomorrow.

 

Please note:

  • We are fully booked until the end of November 2024.
  • Enquiries for group tours from November 25th 2024 onwards can be made now.
  • Individuals have the opportunity to accompany an existing group every day if there are still enough places available.
  • Please send an enquiry with your preferred date or period and number of people to: desypr@desy.de



General information:

  • Please always enquire as early as possible, especially for larger groups.
  • The tours last approx. 2.5 - 3 hours and are free of charge.
  • Generally, guided tours can start Monday to Friday in the morning between 9.30-10.30 am or in the afternoon between 1 pm and 2 pm.
  • Other starting times are not possible for organisational reasons.



Safety instructions:

  • The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • During the tour, many stairs and approx. 10,000 steps have to be walked.
  • For safety reasons, children and young people under the age of 12 are not permitted to take part.
  • We expressly recommend participation in the tours only from the age of ~16 years/ 10th grade.



DESY Tour

Send enquiry
Please send your enquiry stating the

  • desired date,
  • the desired starting time
  • and the number of persons,
  • telephone number
  • and postcode


to: desypr@desy.de

 
 
 

School groups

The DESY visit is recommended for students in the final years of secondary education, especially for those who attended advanced courses in physics.