Studying in Saarbrücken

Saarbrücken's cultural diversity is clear to see: there is always something going on and you have plenty of options to choose from for your free time. You can go to numerous concerts, dance and theatre performances or a wide variety of exhibitions. Interesting discussions or workshops on different topics are also often offered. Especially in the warmer months, you can look forward to the big events and festivals here! The festivals are as colourful as the city itself: You can experience up-and-coming talent and film premieres up close at the Max Ophüls Film Festival, get to know German-French stage art or simply dance your heart out at one of the big concerts.

By the way, Saarbrücken has above-average sunshine hours for Germany - perfect for taking a break in the many naturally landscaped parks right in the city. For example, you can watch swans and wild geese in the German-French Garden, take pedal boats out on the pond, listen to the water organ or simply enjoy the scent of the wildflowers. Or you can take a short walk to Bürgerpark Hafeninsel between classes and recharge your batteries against the charming background of former industrial spaces.

The place-to-be in Saarbrücken is the Staden, a park with a beer garden directly on the Saar. Many students meet here, especially on warm days, to relax after classes and enjoy a cold drink at sunset. The spacious green areas are used for barbecues, parties and especially for laughing.

But Saarbrücken is not only very green within the city, but also around it. Did you know that there is a primeval forest right at the gates of Saarbrücken? This is a project to leave the nature reserve largely wild and without human influence. Numerous hiking and themed routes lead you along winding paths and past rare flora and fauna.