Are you coming to Space Expo and do you want to discover even more? Book the Space Train to ESA ESTEC and discover the world of European space technology!
A unique insight
Our guide takes you on a trip to ESA ESTEC. On the way you will first
pass through ESA security before the adventure can begin. Accompanied by your
guide you will get a unique insight into the buildings of ESA ESTEC and the
European Space Agency. The tour takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and you will
visit various interesting parts of ESTEC, such as the Erasmus Centre and the
E-corridor.
The Space Train tour is in English and Dutch.
Conditions
ESTEC is the largest site and the technical hub of ESA, making safety during the tours a top priority. Visitors are required to adhere to the following safety regulations:
- Age: Participation is allowed for adventurers aged 9 and up. Children under 9 years old are not permitted on the Space Train. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Identification: At the entrance check, everyone aged 14 and older must present a valid identification document (passport, driver’s license, or ID card). Paper copies or digital scans of ID documents are not accepted.
- Accessibility: Unfortunately, ESA ESTEC is not accessible for people with disabilities. There are steep stairs along the route, and elevators are not available.
- During the tour: Photography, eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed.
- Baggage: Bags are not permitted during the tour. A limited number of free lockers are available at Space Expo for secure storage of your belongings.
- Timing: The Space Train departs promptly at the scheduled departure time. If you arrive late, refunds or rescheduling for another tour are not possible.
- Visit to Space Expo: Before your journey on the Space Train, we would be happy to welcome you at our counter to scan your tickets. You can visit Space Expo both before and after your Space Train tour, and you are welcome to stay as long as you like. The museum closes at 17:00 h; if you are taking the 15:15 h train, we recommend visiting Space Expo beforehand.
Failure to comply with these terms and safety rules will result in being denied participation in the tour. Refunds or rescheduling will not be offered in such cases.
Book your ticket
A ticket for the Space Train costs € 9,75 per person and can be purchased online in combination with a ticket for Space Expo. You can book your tickets online one week in advance. On the day of the ride you can no longer book your tickets online. By buying the tickets you agree to the safety rules and conditions of the Space Train.
Travel times
The Space Train runs on Saturday, Sunday and during the vacations also on weekdays at three different times (11:30, 13:30 and 15:15 hours). However, it can happen that ESTEC is not accessible to the public at the last moment due to a space mission. To avoid disappointment, you can therefore order your tickets only one week in advance.
As we are guests of ESTEC, they reserve the right to close the terrain for us in case of emergencies. Space Expo has no influence on this, but of course we will refund the cost of the space train tickets in that case.
