Leisure and culture in Aalen – the best for students
Studying in Aalen isn't just about lectures and exams—there's also a wide range of leisure activities on offer! From movies and live music to exciting events, art, and culture, discover the highlights for students in Aalen and the surrounding area.
Cinema – experience blockbusters and arthouse films
Film fans will be in their element in Aalen.
- Kinopark Aalen: Experience the latest blockbusters on the big screen.
- Kino am Kocher: For anyone looking for sophisticated films and a special cinema experience.
- Hochschulkino: Every Tuesday during the semester, films are shown here at bargain prices for students.
More information: Kinopark Aalen | Kino am Kocher | Hochschulkino
Student parties – Celebrate with the community
Aalen offers a lively party scene with numerous events especially for students.
- Newie Party – The biggest student party in the Ostalbkreis district
- W-Grillen – Traditional outdoor event
- K-Schoppen – Social gathering with good music
- Rampenfest & many other parties – Organized by students for students
All dates & information: USTA-Website
Art & Culture – Discover creativity
For art lovers, Aalen offers several galleries and cultural institutions:
- Aalen Art Association Gallery – Experience contemporary art up close
- Gallery in the Town Hall – Art exhibitions in a historic setting
- Zaiß Gallery – Works by regional and international artists
Find out more: Kunst in Aalen | Kleinkunst-Treff | Galerien entdecken
Music & concerts – live acts & interactive events
Whether attending a concert or playing music yourself, Aalen has a lot to offer:
- Aalen Music School, Aalen Symphony Orchestra & Municipal Orchestra – Make music and meet new people
- Aalen Jazz Festival (November) – Five days of jazz, funk, soul, and house music
- Aalen Reichsstädter Tage (September) – Large music and culture festival
- Collegium Musicum – The chamber orchestra in Aalen
Discover now: Musikschule Aalen | Aalener Jazzfest | Reichsstädter Tage | Collegium Musicum
Museums—experience history & science
Fancy an exciting journey through time? These museums offer unique insights:
- Limes Museum – Germany's largest Roman museum
- Wasseralfingen Museum – Art, local history, and changing special exhibitions
- Urweltmuseum – Baden-Württemberg's largest municipal museum of geology and paleontology
- explorhino Science Center – Hands-on science with interactive experiments
Find out more: Limesmuseum | Museum Wasseralfingen | Urweltmuseum | explorhino
Theater & Literature – Clear the stage for culture
Whether it's theater or poetry slam, culture lovers will find something to suit their taste here:
- Aalen City Theater – High-quality productions & exciting plays
- “wortgewaltig” cultural series – Readings, song recitals & more
- Poetry slam – Prose, poetry, storytelling, Dada, or rap – anything goes!
More info: Theater der Stadt Aalen | Theaterring
Discover the best of Aalen!
Whether art, cinema, parties, or museums—Aalen offers a varied leisure and cultural program for students.
Join in, network, and experience unforgettable moments!