Venue
Welcome to Hereon!

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts international cutting-edge research for a changing world: approximately 1,000 employees generate knowledge and innovation to facilitate more resilience and sustainability. Hereon’s scientific spectrum encompasses high-performance materials, processes and environmentally friendly technologies for mobility and new energy systems. Furthermore, research is conducted on biomaterials for medicine and for increasing the quality of life. Through research and consulting, Hereon addresses the challenges of climate change in a solution-oriented manner and facilitates sustainable management as well as the protection of the coasts and marine environment through comprehensive scientific understanding. From basic understanding to practical applications – the interdisciplinary research center covers a unique spectrum. more
The Venue

Location Plan
The meeting venue is on our Hereon Campus near the town Geesthacht, on the historically significant terrain of the former dynamite factory Krümmel of Alfred Nobel. More Info about the venue and how to reach it
Accommodation:
Rooms have been reserved for the overnight stay in the Geesthacht Youth Hostel.
Geesthacht lies on the green outskirts of Hamburg. For all those who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle and noise, but appreciate the proximity to Hamburg. The youth hostel is situated high above the River Elbe. A wooded area starts right next to the hostel.
The youth hostel Geesthacht is located between the town of Geesthacht and the Hereon research center. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms.
Link to the youth hostel Geesthacht