Expedition Humboldt

Happy birthday, Humboldt!

Alexander von Humboldt was a true polymath: a scientist, thought leader, cosmopolitan, explorer and adventurer who left his mark all over the world. Especially in South America, the German universal scientist is still popular, esteemed and omnipresent today.

Many animals and plants, glaciers, the Humboldt Current, mountains and numerous cities all over the world were named after him. Even an area on the moon, the Catena Humboldt crater, carries his name.

The visionary would have turned 250 years old on September 14 — a reason to celebrate! With our Expedition Humboldt we want to show you what an extraordinary man Alexander von Humboldt was.

Join us on a journey of discovery and follow in Humboldt's footsteps. The website will be updated regularly with new stories and adventures from our Humboldt reporters.