European Space Research and Technology Centre
The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the main technology development and test centre for the European Space Agency, located on the Dutch coast.

šŸ“œ Europe's main technology development and test centre for spacecraft and space technology, and the largest ESA center in Europe.
šŸ” Located on the Dutch coast in Noordwijk, founded in 1968, it's a hub for designing, building, and testing spacecraft and space technology.

Why Go

šŸš€ See where Europe's space missions are developed and tested
šŸ”¬ Explore extensive test facilities for spacecraft
šŸŒŒ Visit Space Expo, the visitor center next door
šŸ›°ļø Opportunity for a "Space Train" tour to ESTEC

Why Avoid

šŸš« ESTEC itself is generally off-limits, only open one day a year

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Plan your visit for the annual free open day in October.
šŸŽŸļø Space Expo offers year-round access and tours to ESTEC via "Space Train".
šŸš‚ Take the "Space Train" from Space Expo for tours (age 9+ required).

Cost

šŸ’° ESTEC open day is free. Space Expo tickets: Adults ā‚¬18.50, 4-12 years ā‚¬16.50, Space Train ā‚¬10.
75. # Hours
šŸ•’ ESTEC: Annually one day in October. Space Expo: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, with some Monday openings during school holidays.

šŸ…æļø Parking Available at Space Expo.

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