Göttingen – explore it on purpose

Nature Experiences in Göttingen

As a modern hub of science, Göttingen is always at the cutting edge. Three universities, five Max Planck Institutes, and numerous other research institutions are constantly working to make our lives better. And, of course, the issue of sustainability is playing an increasingly crucial role in this. But even beyond these institutions, the Göttingen region has made significant progress in recent years. Projects like the Climate Protection Days, featuring numerous initiatives on sustainability, have been a fixture on the calendars of Göttingen residents and visitors for years. Climate-friendly shopping is a given in many stores and is supported by the city through the Göttingen Climate Card.

Fair Trade shopping in Göttingen c) Göttingen Marketing GmbH

Experience Göttingen Sustainably: 9 Tips

– Start your day with a vegan breakfast at P-Café

– Shopping at Contigo – Fair Trade and sustainable – a Göttingen-based concept

– Enjoy great coffee to go with the Recup System

– Rent an e-bike in Göttingen, the city of bicycles

– Test the bike expressway from the train station to the northern edge of the city

– Shop sustainably at many stores using the Göttingen Climate Card

– A delicious dinner at Chay Vegan Kitchen

– Enjoy the weekly market with its Mediterranean charm and regional products

– A visit to the natural swimming pool in Grone

Discover Göttingen – Guided Bike Tour

After circling the city center, the route takes you along the bike expressway through green spaces and Wilhelminian-style neighborhoods to the homes of numerous notable Göttingen figures, where you’ll make a brief stop at each one. The route has very few hills, making the tour suitable for everyone.

Duration: 2 hours, Price: €105, max. 10 participants per group