Culture in Straubing — modest but diverse
Theater am Hagen: a municipal theatre with classical and contemporary productions
Citydom Kino: a large cinema with the latest blockbusters and student discounts
Gäubodenmuseum: archaeology and temporary exhibitions
Mitmachmuseum NAVAREUM: a wide range of topics such as nature, technology and climate change
Cultural events: jazz festival, music nights, readings, art markets
Nature & recreation — green spaces in the city
Going for walks or doing sports at the city beach
Stadtpark, Allachbach or the zoo
Cycling tours in the Bavarian Forest
Barbecue and picnic areas — perfect on an afternoon off
Sport & exercise – keeping fit
Unisport: Sports courses (e.g., volleyball, yoga, Zumba)
Fitness centres: Vitadrom Straubing, McFIT, Clever Fit, FitX, Body-Gym
Basketball, climbing, dance, American football, ice hockey, club or indoor football
Swimming: Outdoor and indoor pools, Danube River
Performances & events for students
Gäubodenvolksfest: the second-largest folk festival in Bavaria
New student events & campus parties
Town festivities, citizens’ festivals, food festivals, Sunday shopping
Day trips
Deggendorf (about 30 min. away by train)
Regensburg (about 50 min. away by train)
Passau (about 55 min. away by train)
Munich (about 110 min. away by train)
Bavarian Forest – Nature, historic centres, thermal baths
Hiking, canoeing, skiing – a wealth of options depending on the season