Opel to mark 60th anniversary of Kaiserslautern plant with public open day on June 20
Opel will open the gates of its Kaiserslautern plant to the public on June 20, 2026, to celebrate 60 years of production at the site.
- 60 years
- More than 30
- Over 350,000
What Happened
On June 3, 1966, the Opel plant in Kaiserslautern officially opened. Over the decades, it evolved from a powertrain plant into a key component supplier, now providing parts for more than 30 models from seven Stellantis brands. Today, the site supplies over 20 Stellantis locations worldwide.
“Opel and Kaiserslautern have been inextricably linked for 60 years now and we want to celebrate this anniversary! Visitors can expect hours full of surprises, various experiences and new insights. I would like to thank our employees in particular, without whom this success in Kaiserslautern would not have been possible. Come by and experience what Opel stands for in Kaiserslautern.”
Official opening of Opel plant in Kaiserslautern
Public open day for 60th anniversary
350,000parts
More than 350,000 components leave the plant each day, destined for various Opel and Stellantis models across Europe.
The open day on June 20 starts at 10:00 CEST with guided tours of the press shop and component production, live music, activities for children, and a test drive opportunity for models like the new Opel Astra. Highlights include a vintage car exhibition featuring rare Opel models and the high-performance Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car, which visitors can also drive in a Gran Turismo 7 racing simulator.
Why this matters
The Kaiserslautern plant supplies components to over 20 Stellantis sites and is featured in more than 30 models across seven brands, highlighting its role in Opel's global production network.
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- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
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