In particular the specialisation in natural sciences and the increasing number of students made it necessary to build university buildings, hospitals and student accommodation on the surrounding hills. Here Kepler, Hegel and Schelling received their intellectual know-how. Its beauty should, however, not just be praised, but should rather be experienced first hand. The opportunities for cultural and artistic experiences are many. Your problem will be finding time to attend all the activities and events offered in the city.
General information is listed daily in the local newspaper.
The Mensen Wilhelmstrasse and Morgenstelle are the places to go for rock, jazz, blues and reggae concerts, featuring performers and groups from Europe, the United States, Latin America and Africa. Sports activities and events are organised by the University's Sportinstitut, located at Wilhelmstrasse 124. The Institute offers a wide range of opportunities for group activities, from aerobics and weightlifting to karate and cross country cycling. There are many churches of various denominations. A large number of special-emphasis groups exist who meet for study or for specific action focused on local, European and international issues.