Sports and Recreation

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 facilities also have athletics facilities, so that sprinters also get their money's worth here. Probably the best-known sports facility is the Leimbach Stadium, which is considered a national sports facility. National and international events often take place here and in the Giersberg sports hall.

In addition to the sports field, there are also over 30 sports halls, including gymnasiums.

For Swimmers, the city of Siegen has three indoor swimming pools located at Löhrtor, in Weidenau, and in Eiserfeld (the latter is currently undergoing renovation and will remain closed until at least 2025), as well as two outdoor pools in Geisweid and Kaan-Marienborn. Up-to-date information on opening hours and prices can be found on the City of Siegen’s website. Those who prefer nature can enjoy the idyll in the natural outdoor pools, the natural outdoor pool Seelbacher Weiher and the natural outdoor pool Eiserfelder Weiher.

On the outskirts of Kreuztal, there is also a quiet outdoor nature pool where you can relax. Further information can be found here. In nearby Netphen, there is a larger leisure pool with an outdoor area, which is part of the N-FLOW leisure and health park. In Plettenberg – easily accessible by train – you can visit AquaMagis to enjoy swimming in your free time.

Additionally, there are several designated swimming spots along Lake Biggesee in Olpe where you can swim and sunbathe.

If you would like to join a club, you can choose from 162 clubs in the Siegen Sports Association, which have a total of around 34,000 members. The clubs range from gymnastics clubs and soccer clubs to ball game clubs and chess and dart clubs. In addition to 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 all clubs and offered sports here.

In addition to the sports fields, the beautiful nature of Siegen invites you to go for a walk, hike, or jog. In the immediate proximity of the city, there are beautiful forests with sometimes more or less firm paths, which reward you with a beautiful view over the city after you have climbed the heights. The city forest of Siegen has even a small sports facility for the very more motivated people, with various equipment for training. There are also numerous routes for mountain biking for those interested.

If the weather allows it, a trip to the park at the upper castle with a picnic blanket and book or a visit to the adventure forest historical zoo Siegen is worthwhile. There is also a public boules court. Bowling enthusiasts have a wide selection of facilities to choose from, located both centrally and somewhat outside the city center. Those who like it a little more unusual have the opportunity to experience Siegen from above and take advantage of the offers for paragliding or parachute flying, for example, through the Siegerland Air Sports Association.

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

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

A low-cost leisure alternative are flea markets, most of which take place regularly in Germany. At these street markets, you can find numerous second-hand items. And even if you don't need anything at all, a flea market is also a good place to go for a relaxing stroll through with an ice cream or coffee in hand.

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