What Osnabrück has to offer
Living and studying in Osnabrück
Osnabrück is more than just a place to study. The city combines a young, lively atmosphere with historical charm and lots of green spaces. Whether you're interested in nature, leisure activities, or culture, Osnabrück offers the ideal conditions for a varied and enjoyable time. With an active university community and a wide range of activities on offer, Osnabrück is the perfect place to experience a lot during your studies and everyday life. Find out here what Osnabrück has in store for you!
Osnabrück – student-friendly and well connected
Osnabrück offers ideal conditions for students: a compact city structure, short distances, and a committed university community. Whether you live in a student residence, a shared apartment, or your own apartment, the different districts have something to offer for every living situation. You can find out more on our page about housing.
Osnabrück is also ideally positioned in terms of mobility. With the public transportation ticket, you can use public transportation free of charge and travel flexibly – whether by bus into the city or by train into the region. Bike-friendly paths make cycling a fast and sustainable alternative. You can find all the details in the Mobility section.
Discover the city of Osnabrück and its green surroundings
Whether in the city center or the surrounding area, Osnabrück offers many opportunities to escape everyday life in nature. Parks, lakes, and the nearby Teutoburg Forest invite you to relax, hike, or play sports.
The Botanical Garden right next to the Westerberg campus, Lake Rubbenbruch, and the Nettetal valley are just a few of the green oases that make Osnabrück such a great place to live. You can find out more about the most beautiful destinations and local recreation areas on our page about the region.
Experience diverse and lively culture in Osnabrück
From theaters and museums to festivals and concerts, Osnabrück offers a varied cultural program for students.
With classical performances at the Theater Osnabrück, exciting exhibitions in the museum quarter, and live music at the University of Applied Sciences' Institute of Music or in numerous trendy locations, Osnabrück has something for everyone.
Leisure in Osnabrück: cafés, events, and activities
It never gets boring in Osnabrück: numerous cafés, bars, and clubs ensure sociable evenings, while open-air events and city festivals also offer variety outdoors throughout the year.
If you also want to get involved in sports, there are many options available, such as our university sports and outdoor activities. You can find an overview of many sports offerings here.