Wild Herb Tour Around the Röntgen Laser

Outdoors under a blue sky, a hand holds up the stem of a wildflower.
Bedstraw species and other edible plants can be found in the green spaces at European XFEL

Identifying and Harvesting Edible Wild Plants Patricia Rigorth from the “Schenefelder Beete e.V.” association demonstrates that the European XFEL campus is not only home to cutting-edge technology, but that the site’s nature-oriented design and restoration efforts have created extensive green spaces that provide a habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. The focus of the tour…

Insect Diversity on the Green Campus

A hoverfly collects nectar from a knapweed.
A hoverfly collects nectar from a knapweed.

A Closer Look at the Local Ecosystem Discover the highly specialized creatures that inhabit the wild nature around the European XFEL X-ray laser: iridescent beetles, predatory flies, wild bees, and wasps. Jan Tolkiehn, an engineer at European XFEL and a photographer, takes you on a journey of discovery to meet the smallest residents on campus: the insects. Next door at the Lighthouse, you can experience the diverse wildlife…

Short Film Walk on Campus

At night, the facade of a campus building becomes a screen for a short film.

A Wall is a Screen @ Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld Bang – What’s the Matter? Film meets research—twice: Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld host the short film tour “A Wall is a Screen” on May 15 and June 5. “A Wall is a Screen” uses mobile projection technology…

&Bahrenfeld – A Walk Through the Fields

A grassy ground covered with pink and white flowers.

As part of the &Bahrenfeld project, a number of events took place over the past year—ranging from a swap meet to the HERA walk and the water run. To wrap up this project, we would like to cordially invite you to another walk, which will conclude at the Bahrenfeld neighborhood festival. *Bodenansprache: A performative walk through the streets of Bahrenfeld* By and with:…

Short Film Walk on Campus

In the evening, the facade of a campus building becomes a screen for a short film.

A Wall is a Screen @ Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld Bang – What’s the Matter? Film meets research for the second time: On June Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld will host the short film tour “A Wall is a Screen.” “A Wall is a Screen” uses mobile projection technology to move from wall to wall, bringing film…

&Bahrenfeld: What is the "AND" in Bahrenfeld?

Photo of a stand where people can swap things.
What is the "AND" in Bahrenfeld? WE!

Science & Neighborhood The Altona District Office and the University of Hamburg invite you to swap and share with neighbors and scientists at the swap kiosk. Further dates will follow on &Bahrenfeld in the district... with the Tausch-Kiosk Walks that combine everyday experiences and specialist knowledge on the topics of water and soil an above-ground walk along the HERA-Ring through housing estates, allotments,...

Open day

Photo of the main building of European XFEL
The main building of the European XFEL offers office and work space for 350 employees. The first floor houses laboratories where samples are prepared before being examined in the experimental hall below.

Exciting program around European XFEL Guided tours of the experimental hall Activities for children Interactive experiments Lectures on research topics Interactive exhibition Food and drinks available Admission free (no registration required) © European XFELPhoto of children marveling at an experiment at the Open Day.

Science City Tour June 2026

A group of people stand in the middle of a green area, gathered in a circle on the roof of the DESY building

On a walk through Science City, we discover the successful combination of living, researching, relaxing and working. The tours are free of charge. No registration required. Meeting point: Infocenter Science City, Albert-Einstein-Ring 8-10

Science City Tour April 2026

A small group of people visit the Bahrenfeld harness racing track as part of the Science City Tour

On a walk through Science City, we discover the successful combination of living, researching, relaxing and working. The tours are free of charge. No registration required. Meeting point: Infocenter Science City, Albert-Einstein-Ring 8-10

Science City Tour April 2025

A small group of people visit the Bahrenfeld harness racing track as part of the Science City Tour

On a walk through Science City, we discover the successful combination of living, researching, relaxing and working. The tours are free of charge. No registration required. Meeting point: Infocenter Science City, Albert-Einstein-Ring 8-10

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