Guided Tours at the AWI in Bremerhaven
General tours of the institute
What to expect
- History of the institute
- Infrastructure and research vessels
- Research stations and laboratories
- Insights into current research projects
Note: The content may vary depending on the availability.
| Duration | approximately 1.5 hours |
| Language | German / English |
| Time | weekdays between 10 am 3 pm (other times on request) |
| Format | guided tour of the building |
| Seating options | not available |
| Accessibility | please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility requirements |
| Questions | welcome at any time |
Please note: Usually, no research staff are present during the guided tour.
Group tours
For organisations, companies or private groups.
Requirements:
- 10 to 25 people
- Early booking recommended
- Please include your preferred date and information about the group
- No tours as part of commercial offers
Costs: German 135 euros, English 175 euros
Study groups and comparable educational groups are eligible for a discount. Please mention this when making your enquiry.
Contact: Enquire about a group tour
Note: The tour availability depends on staff capacity and ongoing research activities.
Public guided tours
Individuals and small groups can join regular public tours. The tour content is the same as that of the [group tours] described above. (Verlinken nach oben möglich? Oder nochmal Inhalte aufnehmen, falls sich einer direkt von oben hier her navigiert?)
Participation:
- Maximum of 4 people per registration
- Written confirmation by email
- Tours take place regularly
Costs: 8 euros per person
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a tour if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
Dates:
Registration for the public tour on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 2:30 pm
Offers for school classes
We do not offer regular institute tours for school classes. However, classes have the opportunity to visit one of our two student laboratories.
Guided tours of the Aquaculture Research Centre (ZAF)
Discover the modern scientific field of aquaculture at the Centre for Aquaculture Research.
Content
- Fish farming and fisheries research
- Recirculating systems in aquaculture
- Development of new technologies and systems
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Price | 90 euros |
| Group size | a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 15 people |
Contact: kai.lorkowski@awi.de