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 visits require authorization in advance by the ESO Education and Public Relations Dept. at the ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany. La Silla and Paranal are also open for organised public visits on particular days. Check with Mr. Esteban Illanes at the above address for the latest details, in particular the next dates for such visits.
Prior registration is always necessary.
A Paranal Visitors' Centre is being planned - details will become available in the course of 2001. 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 Relations Dept. in advance to obtain an appointment. An Open House Day for the public normally takes place every second year in September-October. It is organised together with the other institutes in the Garching area.