Studying in Oldenburg

Oldenburg is not only located close to the North Sea but the city is also crossed by the Hunte, a tributary of the Weser. After a busy day, many students like to sit down by the canals in the city centre to enjoy the sunset with a cool beer. Here you can also take a boat trip with friends to discover the city from the water. And many lakes around Oldenburg are particularly suitable for swimming. Visit the popular Woldsee on a day off in the summer and don't forget your bathing stuff!

Beautiful parks and palace grounds invite you to linger in Oldenburg. When the weather is nice, you should definitely visit Oldenburg Castle and the castle garden inspired by traditional English landscaping. In the Botanical Garden of the University of Oldenburg, you will find many different plants and even animals to admire on a sunny afternoon. It's not for nothing that the Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful places in Oldenburg.

To avoid focusing solely on your studies, you can visit the many exciting events and festivals that take place in Oldenburg every year. The famous Kohlfahrt is the social highlight of the year and is reminiscent of the Cologne carnival. Here, many people march together through the cold to eat kale together afterwards. (Yes, it sounds strange, but give it a try!) Another highlight during the cold season is the Lamberti Market, a large Christmas market that takes place in the city centre and attracts many visitors. Enjoy some mulled wine or the non-alcoholic version of children's punch with friends and taste your way through the many regional delicacies.

In addition to festivals and events, Oldenburg has many different bars, clubs and pubs that offer you a colourful evening programme every weekend. Wallstraße is known as a pub mile and is very popular among students, as there are many pubs and bars here to enjoy an evening out with your friends!