Events and Excursions
Goethe University offers a wide range of events and excursions for its visiting scholars: The Goethe Welcome Centre organizes activities for visiting scholars and their families on a regular basis. Below are some examples of what you can find in our programme:
- visits to tourist attractions in Frankfurt
- day trips to the area around Frankfurt (in English)
- international breakfasts and/or picnics
- seminars on intercultural skills for Germany
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Next activities
16th of June
Excursion to Messel Pit Fossil Site
A definite must see in Hessen not only if you like fossils. This UNESCO world heritage site contains unique fossils from the Eocene dating back 50 million years. The Messel Pit is a disused quarry in an ancient lake bed in which bituminous shale was mined. Together we will have a guided tour around the pit and visit the excellent museum on site.
09.50 am - 4.30 pm
