Founded in 1456, the University of Greifswald is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. The historic university campus in the old town of Greifswald bears witness to the traditional history of the university and includes the late baroque main building, the auditorium maximum with the student prison, the old library and the observatory. A student dressed in the historical Pedellen robe provides insights into one of the most beautiful baroque ballrooms in the country and opens the doors to one of the last student prisons. Even today, the murals in the so-called student prison bear witness to the crimes committed by its inmates.
university leadership
Historical university building with student detention center & auditorium
public guidance
The public tours start from April to October daily at 15:00 p.m. at the Rubenow Monument. You will be led through the auditorium and prison by a student dressed in a red robe. Pre-registration is not necessary, payment is made directly on site with the tour guide.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Persons: min. two
Price: €5,00 adults • €3,50 pupils & students
U1 University & City
This special tour combines the classic tour of the old town with a visit to the auditorium and prison on the historic university campus. A robed porter gives rare insights into the otherwise closed rooms and takes you to the highlights of the city.
Duration: 2 Std.
Persons: up to 20 per group
Price: €150,00 per group
U2 auditorium & prison
Discover the university's magnificent Baroque auditorium and former student prison. The frivolous and colorful murals in the prison still bear witness to the disciplinary violations committed by its inmates.
Duration: 1 Std.
Persons: up to 20 per group
Price: €59,00 per group • €47,00 pupils & students
U3 university history
This guided tour gives a comprehensive overview of the history of the second oldest university in Northern Europe - from its founding in 1456 to the present day. Among other things, you will visit the historic university campus and the Rubenow monument.
Duration: 1,5 Std.
Persons: up to 20 per group
Price: €79,00 per group • €63,00 pupils & students
*All prices include VAT.
Appointments
Public tours
April to October
Mon-Sun 15:00 p.m
Group tours
bookable all year round
Tickets
The participation fee for the public tour is to be paid on site to the tour guide. Please address group inquiries to the Greifswald information desk.
meeting point
Rubenow monument at Rubenowplatz
TIP
After landing on deck! Or would you prefer to explore the city's maritime tradition from the water first? Book Sailing trips and cutter trips on the Ryck, the Greifswalder Bodden & the Baltic Sea.
Contact
Greifswald information
Bastian Farr
Tel. + 49 3834 855 241
city tours[at]greifswald-marketing.de
Note: The university tours are conducted by the University of Greifswald Custody.