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Nature and Recreation

Anyone who has ever enjoyed the view from the campus over the Lottental valley knows that Bochum is a green city.

Lottental
Viewpoint: From the terrace of the NA building, the view extends into the green Lottental valley.
View from Ruhr University Bochum into the Lottental
Lottental
View from a cow pasture in the Lottental valley up to the Ruhr University
View from Lottental to Ruhr University
Botanic Garden
Two people sit on a footbridge over water in the green Botanic Garden.
The Botanic Garden of Ruhr University Bochum
Chinese Garden
View into the Chinese Garden
Chinese Garden in the Botanic Garden of Ruhr University Bochum
Chinese Garden
Pavilion in the Chinese Garden
Pavilion in the Chinese Garden
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Ruhr University Bochum offers many more prospects of peace and recreation.

Botanic Garden and Chinese Garden

A path behind the Mensa leads down to the Botanic Garden. Its highlight is the Chinese garden: an enchanted place that makes you forget that the pulsating campus is merely a stone’s throw away.

Botanic Garden

Video: Drone Flight through the Botanic Garden

Ein Drohnenflug durch den Botanischen Garten

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Student Garden of RUB

Farbenspiel: Kohl und Tagetes im Studigarten

Students from all departments of Ruhr University Bochum grow potatoes, blueberries and mint in the student garden.

Room of Silence

The Room of Silence is a retreat open to all university members who seek respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday university life, or who wish to meditate or pray.

Opening hours and information

Room of Silence
Young woman in the room of silence

Healthy & Relaxed: Courses for Your Well-Being

Rest & Relaxation at University Sports

RUB University Sports offers many courses on relaxation and practicing mindfulness, including for example yoga, meditation and forest bathing.

Go to University Sports

Explore Ruhr University Bochum

Foto: Eine Gruppe von Personen steht vor einem spiegelnden Gebäude. Von unten nach oben ist der weiße große Schriftzu "Audimax zu lesen". Am rechten Rand des Fotos befinden sich grüne Pflanzen und Bäume.

Ruhr University Bochum is much more than just concrete: Our campus tour takes you on a journey through the “harbor in the sea of knowledge”.

Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellung eines Doktorhuts
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