Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften — Campus Mitte (Charité)
The smartest night of the year in the heart of Berlin
About Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte
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Berlin's oldest citizen science format
The Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften was founded in Berlin in 2001 — one of Europe's oldest citizen science formats. Since then, every June, more than 60 Berlin and Potsdam universities, research institutes, and science museums open their doors to a broad audience: not students, not a specialist conference, but families, school classes, seniors, and curious tourists.
Mitte: the medical heart
In the Mitte district, the program focuses on Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin — Europe's largest university hospital. The Campus Mitte at Charitéplatz 1 offers around 85 program points: keynotes on chronobiology and autoimmune diseases, lectures from dentistry, science slams, interactive workshops, games about the immune system for children, medical history exhibitions, lab tours. In addition, the German Rheumatism Research Centre (DRFZ), the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, and the Museum für Naturkunde are open; DIW Berlin will be a guest in 2026.
- Where: Campus Charité Mitte (Charitéplatz 1, Virchowweg 6, CharitéCrossOver) and Mitte Institutes
- District: Mitte
- When: June 6, 2026, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Ticket: €7.50 (concessions €5), children under 6 free
- Program: approx. 85 program points at Campus Mitte alone
Five city areas, one ticket
Berlin is represented in the Lange Nacht with five science clusters: Mitte (Charité, MPI, Museum für Naturkunde), Adlershof (Science Park), Dahlem (Freie Universität, Max Planck), Charlottenburg (Technical University), Wedding (Beuth Hochschule). The Mitte program, with its extensive medical content, is the most interesting location for families interested in life sciences.
Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte — edition 2026
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin opens Campus Mitte from 5 PM to 12 AM for the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften. Around 85 program points are presented by over 400 researchers: keynotes on chronobiology and autoimmune diseases, lectures from dentistry, a science slam for entertainment, immune system games for children, medical history exhibitions, and lab tours. Additionally, the German Rheumatism Research Centre (DRFZ), the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, and the Museum für Naturkunde are open. Tickets from €7.50 (concessions €5).
Programme Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte 2026
The complete program for the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften 2026 will be published in May 2026 on langenachtderwissenschaften.de and on the institutional websites, according to Charité and Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften e.V. Key points for June 6, 2026:
Charité Campus Mitte (around 85 program points)
- Charitéplatz 1 — Main campus with the auditorium ruin as a historic venue
- Virchowweg 6, CharitéCrossOver — Research center
- Keynotes: Chronobiology and autoimmune diseases
- Dental presentations and lectures
- Science Slam for entertainment
- Family program: Immune system games for children, skill workshops
- Medical history exhibitions in the Berliner Medizinhistorisches Museum
- Behind-the-scenes lab tours
Other Mitte Institutes
- DRFZ — German Rheumatism Research Centre: Lectures on autoimmune diseases and presentations of current studies
- Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology: Hands-on microbiology stations and research presentations
- Museum für Naturkunde: Special tours, program around the dinosaur collection, nighttime exhibition visits
- DIW Berlin (German Institute for Economic Research) as a guest in 2026 — Discussions on current economic research
Mobility
- Your ticket allows unlimited travel within the VBB tariff zone Berlin AB
- Shuttle buses between the five Berlin science clusters
Time slots
- 5:00 PM–12:00 AM continuous operation
- Last admissions in most venues at 11:30 PM
Highlights Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte 2026
- Around 85 program points at Campus Charité Mitte alone
- Keynotes on chronobiology and autoimmune diseases, science slams, family program
- Over 400 researchers present their work
- DRFZ, Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, and Museum für Naturkunde with special programs
- Ticket valid as VBB public transport ticket AB throughout Berlin
Prices Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte 2026
Regular price €7.50, concessions €5. Children under 6 free. Family and group discounts available. Tickets via the official festival website. Your ticket is valid as a VBB public transport ticket AB within the entire Berlin city area.
Practical information — Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte
Getting there
S-Bahn lines S1/S2/S25/S26 to S Friedrichstraße or S Hauptbahnhof, then Tram M5/M8/M10 to Charité. Your ticket allows unlimited travel within the VBB tariff zone Berlin AB.
Tickets
€7.50 (concessions €5). Children under 6 free. Family and group discounts available. Tickets via the official festival website.
Period
5:00 PM–12:00 AM. Last admissions usually at 11:30 PM.
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Where it takes place Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften Mitte
Charité Campus Mitte und weitere Mitte-Institute
Charitéplatz 1, 10115 Berlin