The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf is pursuing new insights that will allow us to maintain and improve all of our lives. That’s why the HZDR conducts research in the sectors Energy, Health and Matter.

As of 2011, the HZDR has been member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization. The For­schungs­zentrum Rossendorf was founded in 1992. It was then a member of the Leibniz Association.

In addition to its headquarters in Dresden, the HZDR operates five other research sites: Grenoble, Freiberg, Görlitz, Leipzig and Schenefeld near Hamburg. The HZDR Institute for Radiooncology - OncoRay is located on the Uni­versity Hospital Dresden campus.

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf is a registered, non-profit institution supported by the authorities of the Federal Go­vernment and the Free State of Saxony.

In order to inspire the next generation for science, the HZDR runs the DeltaX School Lab. It offers various activities for young people from grade five to secondary school levels. Furthermore, we offer trainings for teachers.

You are interested in visiting our research center? We are pleased to introduce visitors to our most interesting research areas. Visitor groups may visit important research facilities and experimental instruments.

The headquarters of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf are located in the east of Dresden. With directions and a detailed site map of our research cen­ter we provide you with essential ­information for your arrival.

In our Media Center, you will find pictures, videos, audios, and animated films on the HZDR and on exciting research topics from the sectors Energy, Health, and Mat­ter as well as di­verse HZDR logos.

E­very year, the HZDR is honoring outstanding achievements with four HZDR Awards: The Research Award, the Technology and Innovation Award, the Award for Doctoral Candidates, and the Award for Scientific Communication.

At the HZDR headquarters a site development focused on sustainability aspects is pursued and progresses systematically since 2002. All renovation, construction and design measures conform to the "Green Campus" concept.