Sports and Leisure Activities in and around Siegen

There are a total of 19 sports fields in the city of Siegen, 12 of which have artificial turf, making them particularly suitable for games such as soccer or rugby. Four of the grounds also have athletics facilities, so sprinters can also get their money's worth here. Probably the best-known sports facility is the Leimbachstadion, which is considered a national sports venue. National and international events are often held here and in the Giersberg sports hall.
In addition to the sports grounds, there are also over 30 sports halls, including gymnastics halls.

For water lovers, Siegen has three indoor pools at Löhrtor, in Weidenau and in Eiserfeld (the latter is currently being renovated and will be closed until 2025) and two outdoor pools in Geisweid and Kaan-Marienborn. Up-to-date information on opening times and prices can be found on the website
of the city of Siegen. Those who prefer to be connected with nature can enjoy the idyllic natural outdoor pools, the Seelbacher Weiher natural outdoor pool
and the Eiserfelder Weiher natural outdoor pool.

There is also a quiet natural outdoor pool on the outskirts of Kreuztal where you can relax. You can find more information here.
In Netphen there is also a larger leisure pool with an outdoor area, which is part of the N-FLOW
and in Plettenberg - easily accessible by train - you have the opportunity to go swimming in your free time at AquaMagis
in your free time.

Olpe also has a number of marked bathing spots on the Biggesee lake where you can swim and sunbathe.

Anyone who would like to join a club can choose from 162 clubs in the Siegen city sports association, which have a total of around 34,000 members. The clubs range from gymnastics clubs and soccer clubs to ball game clubs, chess and darts clubs. In addition to the public sports facilities, the respective clubs often have other facilities such as tennis courts, shooting ranges or riding arenas. You can find an overview of the sports and clubs in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district here.

In addition to the sports grounds, Siegen's beautiful natural surroundings are also ideal for walking, hiking or jogging. In the immediate vicinity of the city, there are beautiful forests with sometimes more and sometimes less firm (beaten) paths, which reward you with a beautiful view over the city after climbing the meters in altitude. In the city forest in Siegen there is even a small sports facility for the very motivated, with various equipment for training. There are also numerous mountain biking routes for those interested.

Those who want to spend their free time without major sporting activities will also get their money's worth in Siegen. If the weather invites, it is worth taking a trip to the park at the upper castle with a picnic blanket and a book or visiting the historical Siegen zoo. The public boules court, which is also located in the castle park, is ideal for playing boules. Bowling and bowling enthusiasts have a large selection of facilities to choose from, both centrally located and just outside the city center. Those who prefer something a little more unusual have the opportunity to experience Siegen from above and take advantage of the paragliding and paraglidingoffers.
for example via Luftsportverein Siegerland
for example.

Of course, a trip to one of Siegen's cinemas or museums is also worthwhile. The former can even be enjoyed in the open air in late summer in the form of the open-air cinema
at the upper castle. Museum-goers will also get their money's worth; both the Siegerlandmuseum
with interesting facts about the region as well as the Museum of Contemporary Art
are definitely worth a visit. An overview of Siegen's museums and galleries can be found here.

The Apollo Theater, the Kunstverein Siegen and several other institutions also offer a range of theater and concert events.
on offer.

If you enjoy singing in your free time or are musically talented, then Siegen is the right place for you! At the University of Siegen you have the opportunity to join the uniChor or the uniOrchestra. Here
the extended uniEnsembles at the University of Siegen introduces itself. You can also find up-to-date information on the Instagram channels of the uniChoir and the uniOrchestra. You also have other opportunities to express yourself musically in Siegen, as there are over 50 choirs in Siegen-Wittgenstein. You can find a list of all choirs here. You also have the chance to perform on stage with a project choir at the Apollo Theater. There is the Christmas choir with Dieter Falk and the choir in the play. Further information on the projects and registration can be found here.

Flea markets, most of which take place regularly in Germany, are also an inexpensive leisure activity. The flea markets are a great place for a day out, where you can stroll through the market with an ice cream or coffee in your hand.

If you are traveling with children, you will certainly be interested in the numerous children's and youth facilities
where your children can spend their free time with their peers.