07 Oct The Tunnels Beneath Risø – A Rare Glimpse
Many buildings tower over the landscape at Risø, but what many people don’t know is that there is also a large complex of structures underground.
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02 Oct Danish Decommissioning submits the project documentation for the final repository
Danish Decommissioning has submitted a project proposal for a final repository for Denmark’s radioactive waste. The project proposal provides a technical assessment of how the work on the project’s next phases can be organized.
23 Sep Annual flood protection drills provide valuable experience
On Thursday, September 17, Dansk Dekommissionering’s flood response team conducted its annual drill.
Aug. 28 Open House Event Offers a Look at Denmark's Radioactive Waste
On Wednesday, the “ Danish Decommissioning ” opened its doors to about 90 visitors for this year’s open house event.
Aug. 7 Minister Visits " Danish Decommissioning " at Risø
Lisbeth Bech-Nielsen, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, visited Danish Decommissioning.
Aug. 5 (All seats are filled) Come to the open house at Danish Decommissioning on August 26, 2026
Are you curious to see the historic nuclear facilities at Risø, and at the same time learn more about how we store and manage Denmark’s radioactive waste, as well as what it entails to decommission the facilities at Risø?
09 Apr Area Monitoring – A Central Part of Responsible Management of Denmark's Radioactive Waste
Since operations commenced in 1957, when the first of the three reactors at Risø was started, monitoring of the area on and around the peninsula has been in place.
Mar 25 Danish Decommissioning's Annual Report 2025 Published
The Annual Report for 2025 is now publicly available, providing details on the year's financial and professional results.
19 Mar Advanced measurement saves society from radioactive waste
Danish Decommissioning sorts more waste than most. By 2025, Danish Decommissioning will have released 33 tonnes of material for conventional waste management, while 1.3 tonnes have been classified as radioactive waste and stored at Risø. This sorting represents a significant contribution to limiting the quantities of waste that will ultimately require disposal in a final repository.
17 Mar Danish Decommissioning Invites Upper Secondary Schools for a Visit
As part of Research Day 2026, Danish Decommissioning opens its doors to students and teachers from upper secondary schools and 9th grade classes.