Visits to ESO Sites

Visits to the Facilities in Chile

"ESO is happy to welcome tourists, students, and journalists and TV crews at its La Silla and Paranal sites, and journalists and TV crews to the ALMA site in Chile. Visits will be organised within the limited capacity available and in such a way that they do not disturb the progress of work at the sites."

Please note that all media visits require authorization in advance by the ESO education and Public Outreach Department at the ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany. You can find guidelines for media visits here.

Public Visits to the Observatory on Cerro Paranal

Tourist and student visits to Paranal Observatory are scheduled for the last two weekends of every month, except December. A dedicated web page with all relevant information about Tourist and Student Visits to Paranal is available.

Las visitas turísticas están programadas para los dos últimos fines de semana de cada mes, excepto durante diciembre de cada año. Una página dedicada a las visitas turistas y estudiantiles a Paranal se encuentra disponible.

Public Visits to the Observatory on La Silla

La Silla Observatory is open for public visits on Saturdays. Please check the La Silla Visitors page for further details. Check at the following address for the latest details, in particular the next available dates for such visits: visits@eso.org. Prior registration is always necessary.

Public Visits to ALMA

Unfortunately no public visits to ALMA will be offered until the end of 2013 where the construction phase finishes.

Visits to ESO Headquarters in Garching

Media representatives are welcome to visit the ESO Headquarters in Garching near Munich. Please contact the ESO education and Public Outreach Department. in advance to obtain an appointment.