Here we have listed the best options for you, so that you can relax or experience something exciting after your studies on campus.
In the metropolitan region
In the metropolitan region Leverkusen
In Leverkusen (NRW), not only the inviting Carl Duisberg Park with Japanese garden is inviting, but above all the numerous sports and leisure facilities as well as bars, clubs and shopping centers provide the right balance from everyday student life. Cologne is about 10 minutes away by train. Düsseldorf is also only about 20 minutes away, so you can reach the entire Rhineland thanks to this ideal connection. Leverkusen, located between the student metropolises of Cologne and Düsseldorf, is a city that offers countless opportunities to enjoy the free hours alongside your studies. You can take a deep breath in the idyllic nature of the directly adjacent Bergisches Land.
Free time in Leverkusen
Free time in Leverkusen Discover the many possibilities
The city of Leverkusen offers you many leisure opportunities. Discover Leverkusen as a leisure centrepiece between the metropolises of Cologne and Düsseldorf.
Leverkusen beach bar
The beach bar Leverkusen in the Neulandpark shows itself in Mediterranean and Caribbean style.
Birkenberg Climbing Garden
The Birkenberg climbing garden has a playground, a children's course, a panorama course, various rope bridges and balancing stations, a rope slide of over 130 m and a 13 m jump from the Powerfan.
Hitdorf Lake
Originally a quarry pond, the Hitdorfer See is now a bathing lake and recreation area with a running track.
Minigolf course
There are 18 natural stone courses on the grounds that can be played. The course is designed to be child- and family-friendly. There are kids' rackets in all sizes available.
Reuschenberg Wildlife Park
In this wildlife park you can observe numerous native wild and domestic animal species. Insects, birds, turtles but also lynxes, deer, mouflons, goats or otters.
CaLevornia pool
The CaLevornia pool offers two leisure pools, a current channel, a children's area, a bubble bench with massage jets, steam bath, whirlpool and water slides.
Town Hall Gallery
The shopping mall "Rathaus-Galerie" has more than 100 shops for strolling and shopping.
Neuland Park
The park has numerous children's playgrounds, water games, a mini-golf course, a skating area and an outdoor fitness course. Neuland Park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
Soccer Centre
You can play soccer on three different courts surrounded by boards and nets. On hot days, the Sportsbar "Pille" beer garden invites you to recharge your batteries.