Open Day

Save the Date: On Saturday, 4 July 2026, the University of Hohenheim will once again open its doors to its beautiful campus.

On this day, visitors of all ages can get a behind-the-scenes look at the university. From a nutrition trail to food production with a 3D printer and vegan sausages, to exploring aromas, the grass biorefinery, the Marshmallow Challenge, and the smoothie bike – the wide range of activities on offer during the Open Day allows guests to discover many different areas of research.
The next Open Day will take place on Saturday, 4 July 2026.

The next Open Day will take place on Saturday, 4 July 2026.

In retrospect: Open Day 2025

On Saturday, 5 July 2025, the University of Hohenheim’s Open Day took place amidst warm, summery temperatures.

Interactive experiences: From buzzers to 3D printers

  • Surf simulator: Test your sense of balance
  • Plant-based foods: Orange nectar and 3D-printed cookies
  • Taste experiments: Perception of sugar and stevia
  • Flavor chemistry: Sustainable, natural, & innovative flavors from mushrooms
  • Apiculture: Live observation of a swarm of bees

Something for every age group

  • Chickens and egg laying: Experts explain what hens need
  • Dairy cows: Learn more about the university’s cows
  • Saliva: discover the power of magic
  • Music: Open-air concert, symphony orchestra, and dance performances

Exciting presentations

  • All staged? How influencers portray nature on social media
  • “Mammon vs. Moral” [Money vs. Morality]: Reflections on the ethics of money
  • From wastewater to tomatoes: circular economy with hydroponics
  • A future without waste – reducing food waste

Experience many exciting insights the next day!

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Photo impressions | Photo credits: Florian Gerlach

The 2025 pocket planner provides a comprehensive overview of the numerous offers as well as a map of the individual program items.

Contact

Staff Unit Marketing and Events

Eva Contzen
Event manager

+49 711 459 24120
hochschulmarketing@uni-hohenheim.de