The city of Göttingen
This university city in the state of Lower Saxony has approximately 122,000 inhabitants. Education and research are defining aspects of life in Göttingen. Four Max Planck institutes are active here as well as the DLR, Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space, the Sociological Research Institute and the University for Applied Sciences and Arts. Göttingen has been the home of 44 Nobel laureates. Internationally, Göttingen has a well-established reputation as “the city that creates knowledge.” Flanking the academic infrastructure, many renowned companies in the fields of measurement and laser technology, optics and laboratory technology have set up shop here.
Culture
The campus boasts one of the world's most modern libraries, the State and University Library. Two theaters, a municipal concert hall offering lots of variety, a symphony orchestra, and numerous galleries, museums, and small stages shape the city's cultural life. The International Handel Festival, which was established in 1920, is world-famous. The annual highlight is the performance of the major Handel operas staged by renowned guest conductors and directors. The Göttingen music scene also features jazz, rock, church music and modern classics.
Leisure
Göttingen is a city of students, and it is thanks to them that it has its young and easygoing atmosphere and exciting cultural scene. Nowhere is this more evident than in the wealth of cafés, pubs, jazz clubs and cinemas that shape the character of the city center, along with the many parks and green spaces. An excellent network of pathways makes Göttingen an ideal cycling city. In addition, the city forest and the nearby Harz mountains offer almost unlimited year-round options to those who love sports and the outdoors.
