It also stars a wide spectrum of museums and galleries, ranging from local prehistory to the life of the pygmies and from ancient art to the fauna of Niedersachsen. Contemporary Art is also to be found in many galleries. Sports and Events Goettingen also offers a broad range of cultural events. Music and theatre play a prominent part in the cities cultural life. The music scene, too, spans a wide range from symphonic concerts to the Jazz Festival.
Outstanding events are the annual Handel Festival and the International Organ Festival.
Another yearly highlight more on the lighter side - is the Old Town Festival, an outsize celebration at which dozens of bands play on open stages in the heart of the town on two consecutive days in August. Or the Marksmen Festival with 600 years tradition behind it, the Spring and Autumn Festivals and the Christmas Market. And naturally there also is a broad range of music, sports and social events not being mentioned here. Surroundings Goettingen is set amid the rolling mountain landscape of Niedersachsen. With its characteristic hills and valleys it gives ample opportunity to outdoor activities and nearby excursions on foot or by car.