Friday, 13 November 2026, from 6 pm to midnight
The City of Weimar and the Weimarer Land region, in collaboration with commercial enterprises and scientific institutions, are hosting the 2026 Long Night of Science (»Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften«). Visitors will be able to take a look behind the scenes at the participating institutions, research centres and companies, and gain insights into the latest scientific findings through numerous talks, exhibitions, presentations and experiments.
At the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, numerous projects and institutions across various locations will be opening their doors. You can find the full programme here and on the event’s main website.
Experience science on Coudraystraße
»Bauhäuser« Coudraystraße 1, 3, 5
6 pm
Guided tour | Meeting point: in front of the Ackerbürgerscheunen | Christine Dörner, research assistant, Conservation and History of Architecture
‘Bauhäuser – a walk through Coudraystraße exploring architectural and university history’
This autumn sees the publication of our architectural guide ‘Bauhäuser’ on the Bauhaus University Weimar. We would like to take you on a journey of discovery along Coudraystraße – from simple barns to outstanding buildings from the GDR era and on to a contemporary experimental structure.
Duration: 1 hour
Versuchstechnische Einrichtung (VTE) Coudraystraße 4
6 pm – 10 pm
Poster exhibition, multimedia, science | Ground floor | Staff of the Earthquake Centre: »Naturgefahren im Bauingenieurwesen – Lernen aus Schäden, Konsequenzen für das Bauen von Morgen« (‘Natural Hazards in Civil Engineering – Learning from Damage, Implications for the Construction of Tomorrow’)
Current civil engineering projects provide insights into how to deal with natural hazards – earthquakes and flash floods. Models, posters and experiments demonstrate how damage is analysed and how the findings are applied to create more resilient buildings.
Suitable
for children; accessible
Wastewater laboratory Coudraystraße 9A
6 pm – 10 pm
Open laboratory offering insights into water analysis | Room 412, Wastewater laboratory of the Chair of Urban Water Management / Technologies for Urban Material Flow Management | Katarina Reichel-Kühl and staff of the wastewater laboratory
‘Water in transition – from dirty water to clean water – what’s in our wastewater?’
What does water tell us about its constituents and microorganisms? How does dirty water become clean again? Discover our wastewater laboratory and learn how water samples are analysed chemically and microbiologically, and how we detect bacteria and genetic material.
The visit takes place in a laboratory. Please observe the on-site notices and follow the instructions of the laboratory staff.
Technikum Resource Management Coudraystraße 10
6 pm – 9 pm
Outdoors | Exhibition with explanations | Gloria Kohlhepp, Maria Hartmann, Theresa Paskert
‘VertiKKA – Green facades and water reuse in a single module’
The VertiKKA pilot plant will be open to visitors during the Long Night of Science. VertiKKA is a unique green façade module that combines three components: greywater treatment, greening of façades and the use of renewable energy through photovoltaics.
Hands-on activity for children
Open viewing, no time slots
fully accessible
6 pm – 10 pm
2nd floor | 360° film with VR headsets | Florian Wehking: »Ein Blick nach Bangladesch – 360°-Tour in eine Jutefabrik« (‘A glimpse into Bangladesh – a 360° tour of a jute factory’)
The 360° documentary »Arbeiter betreten die Fabrik« (‘Workers Enter the Factory’) takes you inside a jute factory in Bangladesh. Experience the workers’ daily routine up close and enter the factory alongside them, as if you were there in person.
Film duration: approx. 20 mins. Only 2 people at a time
no time slots
Important note: Some people cannot tolerate VR headsets and may experience dizziness and nausea (motion sickness)
Not wheelchair accessible
6 pm – 10 pm
2nd floor | Guided tour | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Kraft
‘Experience research on a tour of the b.is-Technikum’
How are waste and wastewater turned into valuable resources? Discover exciting pilot plants at the b.is-Technikum and learn how innovative technologies contribute to closed-loop systems and a sustainable future.
Maximum number of participants: 15
Open guided tour, no time slots
Not wheelchair accessible
6 pm – 10 pm
2nd floor | Workshop/Measurement | Isabell Lange
‘Follow your nose! Making odours measurable’
How are odours actually measured? Experience an olfactometric measurement at the technical centre, test your own sense of smell and find out how odour emissions are scientifically recorded and assessed.
Starts every hour on the hour, duration: approx. 30 mins, fixed time slots
maximum of 4 participants at a time; advance booking required: isabell.maria.lange[at]uni-weimar.de and yasin.onur.sipahi[at]uni-weimar.de
Meeting point at the gate at Coudraystraße 10
Not wheelchair accessible
Climate Chamber and F.A. Finger Institute for Building Materials Engineering (FIB) Coudraystraße 11A
6 pm – 9 pm
Laboratories of the F.A. Finger Institute for Building Materials Engineering (FIB) | Guided tour, meeting point: Foyer | Dr Alexander Flohr, Dr Christiane Rößler
‘CSI Building Materials – an insight into building materials research’
Demonstration experiments will be shown to provide an insight into building materials and materials research. Guided tours start at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm
6 pm – 10 pm
Room 012 | Open laboratory with presentations and guided tours of the climate chamber and indoor climate research | Ihab Al-Rikabi and Muhammad Ali Abunour
‘Experience indoor climate – insights into the Climate Chamber’
How is a comfortable and healthy indoor climate created? Discover in the Climate Chamber how temperature, airflows and ventilation influence our well-being – with insights into the climate chamber and research using a ‘breathing’ test manikin.
Schlieren laboratory Coudraystraße 13B
6 pm – 8 pm
Live demonstration/laboratory tour | Room 110 (Schlieren laboratory) | Dr Jennyfer Karam
‘Visualisation of indoor air flows using the Schlieren mirror’
Live demonstration of the Schlieren mirror, an optical method for visualising and measuring indoor air flows. It supports the development of energy-efficient and healthy heating, cooling and ventilation systems for buildings.
Suitable for all age groups.
The explanations and discussions will be in English.
Other locations on campus and in the city
University Library (UB) Steubenstraße 6
6 pm – 10 pm
Ground Floor Foyer
Information stand for the ‘Long Night of Science’
Your starting point at the university – and in two ways: here you can find out where the various events are taking place and get answers to your questions about studying at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
6 – 7 pm
Consultation room, meeting point: ground floor foyer of the University Library
Lecture | Dr Moritz Lampe
»Vom Buch zur Bühne: Illustrierte Architekturtheorie der italienischen Renaissance im Bestand der Universitätsbibliothek Weimar« (‘From Book to Stage: Illustrated Architectural Theory of the Italian Renaissance in the Weimar University Library Collection’)
This lecture presents selected architectural treatises from the Italian Renaissance drawn from the University Library’s collection. Drawing on works by Cesare Cesariano, Sebastiano Serlio and Vincenzo Scamozzi, as well as their provenance, it demonstrates how ideas about form, space and the stage have shaped modern theatre architecture.
Max. 20 participants
6 pm – 11 pm
Foyer, ground floor | Interactive/feedback session | Yvonne Puschatzki, Coordinator for Transfer and Knowledge Communication
‘My Wish for the University (Wish Wall)’
Science communication: What topic would I like to find out more about? In what areas would I like support from the university, or where could I offer support? There’s plenty of space on the noticeboard for all your questions, wishes and ideas. And there are biscuits. I look forward to the discussion!
No booking required
suitable for children
Science Discovery Centre Marienstraße 7b
6 pm – 9 pm
Room 001 | Hands-on activities | Elizabeth Watts
‘Building, tinkering, experimenting – Long Night at the Science Discovery Centre
The Science Discovery Centre is opening its doors to children, young people and anyone who’s curious. A colourful programme of various hands-on STEM stations awaits you. Come along to discover and have a go – and feel like a scientist.
Especially for children
in German and English
Main Building (HG) Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 8
6 pm – 9 pm
Hands-on activities for young and old | Elodie Vittu, IfEU speaker, and team
‘The XXL Urban Planning Window: Let’s paint the city of the future!’
The 9-metre-long display case in the main building of the Bauhaus University Weimar – and thus part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site – will be transformed into a colourful stained-glass window for one night. Young and old alike are warmly invited to paint their creative ideas for the ‘City of the Future’ directly onto the glass!
Suitable for children
wheelchair accessible
6 pm – midnight
Exhibition | The International Bauhaus Colloquium Team
‘A Closer Look: The Bauhaus Colloquia 1976 / 1992 / 1999’
Through a series of snapshots, this student exhibition sheds light on the political and pragmatic dimensions of the International Bauhaus Colloquium and explores research in architecture and urban planning, with a view to the present and the future.
Bauhaus.Atelier | Info, Shop and Café Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 6a
6 pm – 10 pm
Take a break from your studies with some refreshing drinks and coffee
At our Bauhaus.Atelier in the courtyard between the Kubus and the main building, you can find out more about our university, buy university souvenirs and creative gifts, or enjoy freshly brewed coffee and cold drinks in our café. Why not pop in?
Faculty of Media | VR Lab Bauhausstraße 11
6 pm – midnight
Interactive Demonstrators | VR Lab (Room N104) | Tony Zöppig, Karoline Brehm
‘VR Research to Try Out’
Come and see for yourself how virtual reality could be used in the future for public engagement and in child and adolescent psychotherapy. The Chair of Virtual Reality and Visualisation is showcasing prototypes from its latest research.
No booking required
Wheelchair access via lift
Suitable for children and adults.
Hybrid Learning Workshop (A13) Amalienstraße 13
6 – 7 pm
Room 003 | Live Demonstration | Philipp Enzmann, Nora Merten
‘Augmented Gleaning: From branch to component using augmented reality’
How does a crooked branch become a digital component? In a live demonstration, we’ll show how natural branch forks are captured directly using augmented reality and processed digitally – from raw material to bespoke geometry.
