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Xcool Lab

The European XFEL's Xcool Lab is a free offer for interested school classes of all school types. Here, students can investigate scientific questions and analyse them experimentally.


School laboratories for physics, biology and chemistry

The Xcool Lab enables hands-on learning through research-related courses with links to school curricula. It consists of two state-of-the-art laboratories for physics and biology/chemistry. Students have the opportunity to experience science first-hand.

At a glance

  • Target group: Primarily, middle school and high school students
  • Times: Monday to Friday
  • Costs: All activities are free of charge

Educational courses to book and material to download

FSJW at European XFEL

Since summer 2024, it is now possible to do a voluntary year at our EuXFEL facility. This program is intended as a gap year for high school graduates and lasts one year. If you are interested, you can find more information and experience reports from former volunteers below.

Open Educational Resources

European XFEL has developed a comprehensive set of Open Educational Resources (OER) on virus research aimed at senior high school students.

Science in School

The online-publication Science in School provides teachers access to educational material concerning current research.

Bookings for the Xcool Lab

Dates bookable up to 2 weeks in advance (Please use Chrome, Firefox or Edge and start by choosing your country in the box below)

Brand new: Our digital Xcool Lab flyer (as of June 2026)

Contact

Contact Xcool Lab

Contact Xcool Lab

European XFEL
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Xcool Lab Team

Dr Sarah Aretz

Dr Sarah Aretz

Coordinator Xcool Lab, Physics Lab

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Dr Sebastian Frerichmann

Dr Sebastian Frerichmann

Molecular Biology Lab

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Fee Koch

Fee Koch

Administration

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Alina Warncke

Alina Warncke

FJN Voluntary Social Year in the Xcool Lab (molecular biology)

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Chaya Panahi

Chaya Panahi

FJN Voluntary Social Year in the Xcool Lab (physics)

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

Xcool Lab tutors

Xcool Lab tutors

Currently 7 tutors for physics and molecular biology
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European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4
22869 Schenefeld
Germany

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