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knowledge-centre | 30.06.2025
The “Nördlich Lägern” region is situated in the Cantons Zürich and Aargau to the north-west of Bülach. Investigations show that the subsurface in this region can safely contain radioactive waste. Nördlich Lägern is the most suitable site and has the largest safety reserves.
knowledge-centre | 30.06.2025
The search for the most suitable site for a deep geological repository is regulated in the Federal Government’s Sectoral Plan process. In September 2022, Nagra proposed Nördlich Lägern as the site for a deep geological repository in Switzerland as it has the largest safety reserves.


