ESS Facility Tour - Friday Afternoon
As a part of the ICANS meeting tradition, conference participants are invited to join a guided tour of the European Spallation Source (ESS) facility.
Tour Schedule
- When: Friday 2026-04-17
- Departure Clarion Hotel Malmö Live: 12:30
- Arrival at ESS: ~13:00
- Departure ESS: 15:30
- Arrival Clarion Hotel Malmö Live: ~16:00
Tour Options
Participants must select one tour option. Tour selection will be requested when collecting the welcome package at the start of the conference. Tour group participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available Tours
- Rad-Waste Tour
- Active Cell Facility (ESS Hot Cell)
- Rad-waste treatment facility (H09)
- Accelerator Tour
- Main Control Room
- Beam Instrumentation System
- Klystron Gallery
- Target Utilities Tour
- Liquid hydrogen system for the moderator
- Target helium cooling system
- Moderator/reflector water system
- Instruments Tour
- Selected instruments for beam on target
Mandatory Safety Induction
All tour participants must watch a 5 minute safety induction before boarding the bus. The time-slot for this will be available in the schedule when confirmed.
Important: Participation in the safety induction is mandatory. Participants who do not attend the training will not be allowed to join the tour.
Identification & Site Access
- ID will be checked by ESS security upon arrival
- Please bring a valid passport or nation ID card
- Tour participants will receive the required personal protective equipment (PPE) on ESS site
Required Clothing
For safety reasons, all participants must wear:
- Flat, closed shoes
- Long trousers
The following are not permitted:
- Open shoes, sandals or high heels
- Shorts or skirts
Participants not complying with the dress code will not be allowed to join the tour.
Important Notes
- Tour capacity is limited
- Tour group participation is on a first-come, first-served basis
- More detailed instructions will be provided during the conference
