1. Join Uni Siegen excursions
The uni often organizes affordable or free activities , from museum visits to hikes , especially via the International Office or AStA. Keep an eye on their socials or notice boards!
2. Take day trips with your semester ticket
Honestly, this one’s a game-changer. Your Uni Siegen semester ticket lets you travel all over NRW for free! Here are some of my favorite destinations:
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Cologne (Köln): Big city vibes, the cathedral, indie cafés, art museums.
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Frankfurt: Modern skyline, Main river, great museums – small extra cost, worth it.
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Wuppertal: Ride the Schwebebahn, chill in parks, visit the zoo.
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Marburg: Cute old town, castle views, student energy.
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Bonn: Riverside vibes, botanical gardens, Beethoven’s birthplace.
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Düsseldorf: Trendy shops, Japanese food, and great museums.
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Aachen or Koblenz: For castle and chill energy.
→ Tip: bring your own snacks, a book, and a portable charger. You’re basically traveling for free.
3. Have a picnic in town
Grab some snacks, head to Oberes Schloss or down by the river Sieg, and just relax. Cheap, easy, and fun.
4. Host nights in instead of going out
Game night, DIY pizza, film marathons , more fun than clubs (and way cheaper).
5. Go hiking
Rothaargebirge, Netphen forests, or Giller , you’re surrounded by green. It’s perfect for a reset day.
6. Use the library (for more than studying)
They’ve got novels, poetry, even magazines. And honestly? It’s a calm, cool place to chill.
7. Check out Hochschulsport
Many Uni Siegen sports courses are free or very affordable. Try something new without any pressure.
8. Swim or sunbathe nearby
Lakes like Seelbacher Weiher or Biggesee are great and usually low-cost. Or just hang by the Uni lawn at AR!
9. Go thrifting or foodsharing
Siegen has a few nice secondhand shops. Or grab some free food via foodsharing and reduce waste while saving money.
10. Be a little creative
Write, draw, journal, bake , whatever brings you joy.
I hope these tips will help you enjoy your summer on a budget!
Your SLR Host Emma😊
