Points of Interest and Recreation
The main campus in Saarbrücken is just outside of the city, set between picturesque hills. Cycling from the university to the city or short wander in the forest close to campus is a favorite of students and faculty.
- Botanischer Garten der Universität des Saarlandes, the university's botanical garden
- The Hermann-Neuberger-Sportschule is located next to the campus and hosts the Olympiastützpunkt Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland that is the Olympic Training Center for Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland.
- There is also a recreation center called Uni-Fit.
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