Cultural Program

Visit the Merck-Stadium, home of the SV Darmstadt 98, our local football club which regularly plays in the German premier league. The stadium with a capacity of 18.000 is being renovated since 2018 and features modern equipment, like a LED video wall. Come check it out if you want to know why Germans are so crazy about Fußball.

Heidelberg might just be one of the most beautiful cities of Germany. You will visit the romanticist castle overseeing the historic center and get to ride up and down in the funicular mountain railway. Afterwards you can go shopping or grab a bite while taking in the baroque German architecture.

Ready to test your grip? Then join us in Darmstadt's Boulderhouse. In this free-climbing paradise, you'll be able to test your skill and learn a few tricks. There's a course for everyone from beginner to pro. Just be sure to bring sports clothes and a pair of sturdy shoes.

Can't sing? Who cares, we can't either! Make unforgettable memories near the end of your stay with your fellow students and the friends you made along the way.

During our guided a city tour, you will get to know the city centre of Darmstadt. Experience the rich architecture and troubled history of Darmstadt. See the iconic Mathildenhöhe and its surrounding Jugendstil architecture and learn how a princess from Darmstadt became the last Tsaritsa of Russia and why only one building in Darmstadt survived World War II.

Decorate typical German "Lebkuchen" (gingerbread), not necessarily to be eaten, but as a unique souvenir to show your family and friends. Decorate your own, each other’s or everyone a part of every Lebkuchen. You neither need to be a cook nor an artist, just have fun while doing it together.