Ludwigshafen

Our program

Opening hour: Monday to Friday 9 am until 4 pm
Special closing dates in 2026:
April 30th 
May 15th
June 5th

 
Closing dates 2025 & 2026
The Visitor Center is closed on public holidays.
Winter closing period: December 15th until January 2nd 2026

2026 Summer closing period: July 20th until August 7th 
2026 Winter closing period: December 14th until 2027 January 1st 


We can't offer programs in this time. 

In the Visitor Center, you can take part in guided tours through the exhibition and site tours around the 10 square kilometers site premises free of charge – and all this in ten languages.  

For example, did you know that around 39,000 people work at the BASF headquarters in Ludwigshafen, the world’s largest contiguous chemical complex. Or did you know that 2,850 km of overground pipeline are laid on the site premises and provide short links for the transportation of products and energy in the form of fuel gas and steam? Explore and marvel at the BASF world in the BASF Visitor Center, either alone, as a couple, in groups or with your family.

Daily Program
On weekdays, you can take part in a German guided tour of the exhibition free of charge every day, as well as in a site tour. In addition, we also offer an English Daily Program every tuesday.
Excursions for pupils
Exclusively for senior high school chemistry & biology courses: A half‑day site tour for the pupils, including a tour of the exhibition.
Discover our exhibition
Please feel free to visit our multimedia, interactive exhibition during our opening hours from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm by yourself.
Open-house Saturdays 2026
  • 14.03.2026
  • 20.06.2026
  • 26.09.2026

 
Reservations are possible two weeks in advance.
On our open‑house Saturdays, we offer our younger and older guests an eventful program for an unforgettable day.
 
BASF by Night 04.02. – 06.02.2026
Start: 5 pm and 6:30 pm.
On friday February 6th we offer an english Tour at 6 pm
Get on board and enjoy this special evening atmosphere in one hour planttour "BASF by Night".

 
Virtual Events

We take you on an exciting digital journey through the world of BASF at the Ludwigshafen site. Book one of our virtual programs for your event and introduce your guests to BASF in an innovative way:

  • BASF’s Virtual Visitor Center Show (German or English; 60 minutes)
  • Virtual Site Tour (German or English; 35 minutes)

Please contact us if you are interested, we are pleased to inform you.