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How and where does Nagra carry out research on the disposal of radioactive waste? We would be pleased to show you.
Guided tours of the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
As the primary research partner, we will gladly guide you through the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, which is operated by swisstopo, the Swiss Federal Office of Topography. Here, research is being conducted directly in the Opalinus Clay. This is the rock that will eventually host the deep geological repository.
The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory has its own website.
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What's new at Nagra?
“Risks” are the least of our concerns
In the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory located in the Jura Mountains, Nagra is carrying out tests for Switzerland’s deep geological repository – that is to remain intact for one million years. The big question: is there a scenario of which you have not thought?
“Implementing a deep geological repository is a team sport”
Can a “radiation-eating fungus” solve all our radioactive waste problems?
Chernobyl’s black fungus and frogs captivate scientists and fascinate the internet community. Numerous myths have grown up around the “Chernobyl fungus” –aided by false information and AI-generated images. But what is really behind the phenomenon?
Tours of the Grimsel Test Site
Research at the Grimsel Test Site strengthens Switzerland’s ability to construct a safe deep geological repository. This underground laboratory provides ideal boundary conditions for a variety of experiments. These can even be carried out on a 1:1 scale. Join us inside the mountain, and we will show you what exactly we are researching at the Grimsel Test Site.
A day open to the public will be held on Saturday 20. September 2025.
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International research work at the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory is an underground research laboratory in Canton Jura where 22 partners from 9 nations work together. As the primary research partner, we would be happy to guide you through the laboratory, which is operated by swisstopo, the Swiss Federal Office of Topography.
Nagra’s Grimsel Test Site
Deep inside the rock of the Grimsel mountain area, over 20 organisations from 12 countries conduct experiments – together with Nagra. The research laboratory is open to visitors from June to October.
Offers for schools
Just like with climate change, scientific data alone are not sufficient to solve the problem of the disposal of radioactive waste. But who wants to have radioactive waste in their own backyard? This is an explosive question . We would be pleased to bring our workshop into your classroom and are available for discussion of this issue.
... or take your school class to the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory for a free tour. Please contact us well in advance to secure a booking.
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