DESY, Hamburg

Name: DESY
Address: Notkestraße 85, Hamburg, Germany

#161 among attractions in Hamburg

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Facts and practical information

The Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron commonly referred to by the abbreviation DESY, is a national research center in Germany that operates particle accelerators used to investigate the structure of matter. It conducts a broad spectrum of inter-disciplinary scientific research in three main areas: particle and high energy physics; photon science; and the development, construction and operation of particle accelerators. Its name refers to its first project, an electron synchrotron. DESY is publicly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany, the States of Germany, and the German Research Foundation. DESY is a member of the Helmholtz Association and operates at sites in Hamburg and Zeuthen. ()

Local name: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron Coordinates: 53°34'36"N, 9°52'42"E

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Notkestraße 85Altona (Bahrenfeld)Hamburg Germany

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DESY – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volksparkstadion, Barclaycard Arena, Born Center, Loki-Schmidt-Garten.

1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
29 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Hamburg, Germany, stands the iconic Volksparkstadion, a premier sports venue renowned for its electric atmosphere and world-class facilities. Serving as the home ground of the esteemed football club Hamburger SV, this stadium has become...
1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg
32 min walk • The Barclaycard Arena, situated in the bustling city of Hamburg, Germany, stands as a modern testament to the country's passion for sports and live entertainment. This multifunctional indoor arena was inaugurated in 2002 and has since been a premier destination for a...
1.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Born Center, Hamburg
36 min walk • In the bustling heart of Hamburg, Germany, the Born Center stands as a modern shopping destination catering to a diverse array of consumer needs. This contemporary shopping center is known for its wide selection of stores, ranging from high-street fashion brands...
1.3 miSW
Internationally themed botanical garden
Loki-Schmidt-Garten, Hamburg
32 min walk • The Loki-Schmidt-Garten, also known as Botanischer Garten Hamburg, or, more formally, as Botanischer Garten der Universität Hamburg or Biozentrum Klein Flottbek und Botanischer Garten, is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Hamburg.
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Friedhof Altona, Hamburg
19 min walk • Altona Main Cemetery is located at Stadiongasse 5, Bahrenfeld, Altona, in north-western Hamburg, Germany and, with an area of 63 hectares, is the fourth largest burial ground in the city and surrounding area. It has been a protected site since the revision of the Hamburg Monument Protection Law in 2013.
0.9 miE
Park
Altona Volkspark, Hamburg
24 min walk • Altona Volkspark is a 205-hectare large urban park in the Hamburg district of Bahrenfeld, in the borough of Altona. Ahead of Hamburg Stadtpark, it is the largest park in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany.
1.2 miNE
53°35'16"N • 9°54'1"E
HSV-Museum, Hamburg
30 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Groß Flottbek, Hamburg
20 min walk • Groß Flottbek, is a quarter of Hamburg, Germany, in the borough of Altona. It is located in the center of the borough north of the Othmarschen quarter. Near Groß Flottbek, the neighbourhood of Klein Flottbek, which is not an official quarter, can be found. Around 11.000 people live in Groß Flottbek on 2.4 sq km.
0.8 miSW
53°34'15"N • 9°51'43"E
Elbe-Einkaufszentrum, Hamburg
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack
Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld, Hamburg
15 min walk • Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld, located in the Bahrenfeld quarter of Hamburg, Germany, is used for harness racing. It was built in 1867 and renovated in 2011.The track has a capacity of 30,000. Maximum capacity for concerts is 90,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to DESY?

Nearby attractions include Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld, Hamburg (15 min walk), Friedhof Altona, Hamburg (19 min walk), Groß Flottbek, Hamburg (20 min walk).

How to get to DESY by public transport?

The nearest stations to DESY:

Bus

Zum Hünengrab • Lines: 1, 601 (9 min walk)
Stadionstraße • Lines: 2, 284, 3, 602, X3 (10 min walk)