Are you ready for some hills? Siegen sits on seven hills and one of these is called the education hill since the university is on top of it. Students enjoy Siegen’s old city with its narrow and sometimes steep streets, snug houses and its many pubs and cafés. Siegen’s surroundings invite for a hike or a swim in summer times with its water reservoirs, forests and – of course – hills.
Siegen is a proper student city. The largest higher education institution in town, the University of Siegen, has a great reputation throughout Germany. Its guiding principle: “Shaping a humane future” is a representation of the importance of accepting responsibility for society and the individual. This positively impacts studying here: you’ll find that smaller class sizes provide more support for students. Not only can you expect to have personal interactions with your teaching staff, but also make friends with fellow students.
It is worth looking for student accommodation early, as the demand is high. The University of Siegen is not central though, so you won’t have to worry about limiting your search to the city centre. The city’s public transportation system suits this quite well: all districts and areas are easily reached.
The canteen food is very popular amongst students, but you can also try your hand at some traditional Siegen recipes. We recommend baking the Riewekooche, a local, potato-based bread, in preparation for your exam periods. This way, you’ll have an easy bite to eat whilst you study.
106,000 residents
High-speed train connections
Bonn train station in 68 km distance
International airport
Cologne/Bonn airport in 63 km distance
Coast
North Sea in 270 km distance
Mountain range
Rothaar Mountains in 15 km distance
Other countries
Belgium in 130 km distance
Attractions within 100 km
Druid's rock, a basalt cone in 12 km distance
Hohenhain Tunnel (former rail tunnel) in 14 km distance
Obernau reservoir and dam in 10 km distance
Wisent-Wildnis at Rothaarsteig (wildlife conservation project) in 30 km distance
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