Public tours

Small groups and individuals can also experience our research live. We regularly offer insights into selected facilities at the Paul Scherrer Institute. Sign up and experience research up close! These tours are free.

The public tour of the Hot Laboratory is fully booked.

Hotlabor

Public Tour Hot Laboratory

Discover the Hot Laboratory nuclear facility during our guided tour, a unique experimental facility in Switzerland for the nuclear technology investigation and analysis of highly radioactive materials. This is supported by a well-developed infrastructure in terms of safety, analysis, and preparation, with unique laboratories at your disposal.

ESI
•Energy and Climate

Public Family Tour: Energy Research

Experience firsthand how the residents of ESIVille are embracing the transition to renewable energy. Join them on their journey and help keep the city's energy system in balance!

Radiopharmazie

Public Tour Radiopharmacy

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of radiopharmacy at the Paul Scherrer Institute. Learn how radioactive substances are used in the diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer.

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During the pandemic, our tours only took place online. You can find the recording of our last live tour here (in German). More online tours will take place in the future.

To the online recordings

PSI Visitor Center
Paul Scherrer Institute PSI
Forschungsstrasse 111
5232 Villigen PSI
Switzerland

+41 56 310 21 00
visitorcenter@psi.ch