21 March is World Day for Glaciers
Zwischen Forschung, M?rchen und Virtual Reality. Entdecken Sie unser abwechslungsreiches Programm!
Saturday, 21 March 2026 is external page World Day for Glaciers. Be inspired by a programme of events that uniquely combines science, art and interactivity – all events will be held in German.
Experience the exhibition “Deglaciation – surveying the ice” up close with exclusive curator tours or get involved yourself: georeference historical glacier images on external page sMapshot and contribute to climate research.
Anyone who has always wanted to immerse themselves in the icy world of glaciers can look forward to the virtual reality stations “external page Glacier Experience” and “external page Glacier Lifelines”. An audiovisual installation that invites you to pause and reflect, along with stories passed down through the generations for young and old alike, open up whole new perspectives on ice, time and nature.
In addition, researchers from ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the University of Fribourg will provide exclusive insights into their work – from glacier retreat to the consequences for our climate. The day will be rounded off with the impressive film screenings “Chasing Time” and “Crying Glacier”.
Immerse yourself, let yourself be surprised and discover why glaciers are much more than just ice – they tell stories about our Earth, about the past and the future.
extract brings you closer to big topics at the interface between society and research in a small space – with curated objects and documents from the collections and archives of ETH Zurich.
Deglaciation –surveying the ice
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main building of ETH Zurich (HG E 45)
Free admission
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