On Sunday, 7 September 2025, Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) will open its doors to all interested visitors. Experience cutting-edge research up close and take an exclusive look behind the scenes of one of Europe’s largest research centres – a place not usually open to the public.
From scientific innovations to interactive hands-on experiments – Open Day offers fascinating insights into the world of research. Explore our green campus, which covers an area of over 1.7 square kilometres – the equivalent of around 238 football pitches. Located in the immediate vicinity of the town of Jülich, around 7,500 employees work here on solutions for the major social challenges of our time.
Research that shapes our future
How do supercomputers and quantum computers help in the development of AI, climate models, and new drugs? How can hydrogen technologies and innovative battery storage systems help drive the energy transition? What role do plastic-eating bacteria and sustainable cultivation methods play in the bioeconomy? And how do researchers unravel the secrets of the human brain using state-of-the-art imaging techniques? These and many other exciting questions will be the focus of Open Day.
Join in, explore, and be amazed!
Whether young or old – there is something for everyone to discover on Open Day! Young people can experience science in a playful way during a research rally, interactive experiments, and a spectacular science show. Schoolchildren and students also have the opportunity to find out about career opportunities in science.
Also featured: Solar TAP with exhibits
Solar TAP will also be participating in Open Day with a variety of exciting exhibits. Visitors can explore Solar TAP’s latest technological innovations in emerging photovoltaic.
Free admission for all!
Open Day is free of charge and open to all interested parties. Use FZJ shuttle service from designated car parks or travel by public transport.
Be there when science comes to life – we look forward to seeing you there!
Further information here.