Free-time activities
In the following overview, you can find information about lecture schedules, exam periods, and semester breaks:
Cultural activities by the International Office
During your studies, the FHWS International Office offers various cultural and leisure activities. The events for the current semester are published on this page shortly after the beginning of each semester.
October 2019
Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 20:00
Bar Walk
until 00:00
Experience Würzburg's night life!
Experience Würzburg's night life!
You are thirsty, you are new in town, and you are eager to meet new people and experience Würzburg's night life? Join us for a bar walk and get to know a number of ways for having fun in Würzburg.
- Costs: up to you
- Registration by 09 October 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Payment: -
- Max. participants: unlimited
- Meeting point: FHWS, Münzstraße 12, Würzburg
October 2019
Sun, 13 Oct 2019, 11:00
Ferry trip to Veitshöchheim
A trip over the water!
A trip over the water!
We will travel to Veitshöchheim by ferry and visit their city highlight the rococo garden over there.
- Costs: 13,00€
- Registration by 03 October 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Max. participants: no maximum
- Meeting point: Kranenkai Würzburg
October 2019
Sat, 19 Oct 2019, 11:00
Day Trip Bamberg
A day in the Upper Franconian "Bierstadt" (beer town)
A day in the Upper Franconian "Bierstadt" (beer town)
We will visit Bamberg and visit the city‘s highlights (the cathedrale, gardens,…) and of course spend some free time over there.
- Costs: 10,60€ per person
- Registration by 09 October 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Max. participants: -
- Meeting point: central station Würzburg
October 2019
Sat, 26 Oct 2019, 08:30
Visit to the Wildpark in Schweinfurt
Watch moose and lynx in the wild
Watch moose and lynx in the wild
We visit the Schweinfurter Wildpark and then make a forest hike to a nearby beer garden.
- Costs: none
- Registration via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Max. participants: no maximum
- Meeting point: FHWS main entrance Campus I (Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11, Schweinfurt)
November 2019
Wed, 6 Nov 2019, 19:00
Games Night
A night full of games!
A night full of games!
If you like board or card games or similar activities, you should not miss out on our games night. We’ll provide a variety of games for every taste. So role the dice and play your trump card!
- Costs: -
- Registration by 04 November 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Payment: -
- Max. participants: 30
- Meeting point: FHWS, Münzstraße 12, Würzburg
November 2019
Thu, 7 Nov 2019, 19:00
Nachtwächtertour
At night through Würzburg
At night through Würzburg
We will have a guided tour through the city of Würzburg by night!
- Costs: none (paid by FHWS)
- Registration by 20 October 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Max. participants: -
- Meeting point: Würzburger Dom
November 2019
Fri, 8 Nov 2019, 17:00
Bouldering in Schweinfurt
Climbing without rope and hook on 200m² climbing area
Climbing without rope and hook on 200m² climbing area
Together we spend an afternoon bouldering at the Kletterzentrum in Schweinfurt. It's not required to bring climbing or safety equipments, just come in gym clothes. The group will get a discount of 10% but minimum of 10 people is required for this.
- Costs: 8€ per person
- Registration via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Max. participants: 15
- Meeting point: Kletterzentrum Schweinfurt
November 2019
Sun, 17 Nov 2019, 14:30
Würzburg Residence
An excursion to the most famous sight of Würzburg
An excursion to the most famous sight of Würzburg
The Würzburg Residence is one of the most important works of southern German baroque art. In 1981, UNESCO elevated the building to the status of a world cultural heritage site. Together we will join a guided tour held by the Schloss- und Gartenverwaltung Würzburg and discovering the Palace
- Costs: 7,50€ per Person | Group of 15 or more 6,50€ per Person
- Registration by 10 November 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Payment: On the day
- Max. participants: -
- Meeting point: Würzburg Residenz, Residenzplatz 2, Würzburg
December 2019
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Glühwein in Würzburg Christmas Market
A cozy evening with some mulled wine
A cozy evening with some mulled wine
From 29 November until 23 December there will be Würzburg Christmas Market and we would like to go and experience that together with you! Time will be announced soon.
- Costs: 3,00-4,00€ per glass
- Registration: not necessary
- Max. participants: -
- Meeting point: Würzburg Christmas Market
December 2019
Fri, 6 Dec 2019, 18:00
Ice skating
Let's hit the ice!
Let's hit the ice!
We will go ice skating on the new ice rink in Würzburg. Hopefully we will even be able to go on the disco night.
- Costs: 7,00€ per person (ice skates included)
- Registration by 30 November 2019 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Payment: on the day
- Max. participants: -
- Meeting point: Nigglweg (in front of the rink)
December 2019
Sat, 7 Dec 2019, 11:00
Glühwein Hike
A Christmas trip to Randersacker
A Christmas trip to Randersacker
We will hike to Randersacker and maybe go to a restaurant over there to have lunch. Everyone can bring their own warm Glühwein (or other drinks) and christmas cookies to give the walk a christmassy touch.
- Costs: none
- Registration by 01 December 2019 via E-Mail to welcome@fhws.de
- Max. participants: -
- Meeting point: entrance FHWS, Münzstraße 12, Würzburg
January 2020
Thu, 9 Jan 2020, 20:00
Cocktail Night
Cheers!
Cheers!
It is time for one more fun night before the exam period starts. We would like to recap your time in Würzburg while enjoying self-made cocktails before hitting town. Cheers!
- Costs: 12,00€ per person (for snacks and drinks)
- Registration by 06 January 2020 via E-Mail to welcome[at]fhws.de
- Payment: on the day
- Max. participants: 30
- Meeting point: Student body room of the FHWS, Münzstraße 12, Würzburg
January 2020
Thu, 16 Jan 2020, 20:00
LaserTag
Let the games begin!
Let the games begin!
It’s all the fun of paintball without the pain and the mess – Get ready for an exciting game of LaserTag where strategy meets physical challenges. Let the games begin!
- Costs: 7,00€ per person/game
- Registration by 13 January 2020 via E-Mail to welcome@fhws.de
- Payment: on-sitze
- Max. participants: 30
- Meeting point: LaserTag Würzburg, Bahnhofplatz 2
Sports and free-time activities
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Both FHWS sites in Würzburg and Schweinfurt have lots of options for spending your free-time.
In addition to the sports offers at FHWS, both Würzburg and Schweinfurt have several sports clubs or gyms.