Oldenburg is a small old town in northwest Germany. The former seat of counts, dukes, and grand dukes is now a bustling university town and a significant center between the Weser and Ems, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the northwestern part of Lower Saxony. Oldenburg is a growing city. The total population currently stands at 170,000 inhabitants.

Oldenburg boasts a large pedestrian area, a diverse theatre scene, Lower Saxony's most important inland port, and flower-decorated gardens and farms. Near the port is a historic palace and church that impresses visitors with its gothic architecture on the outside and beautiful classical rotunda inside. Oldenburg is considered a city of art and culture in the region, where many exciting events occur. Museums, libraries, and theatres combine tradition and modernity, including the State Theater with seven lanes. The Horst Janssen Museum and the Edith Russ House of Media Art are just two crucial exhibition houses.

Oldenburg has been a university city for more than 50 years. With over 20,000 students, there are plenty of bustling trendy hangouts, a vibrant cultural scene, quaint boutiques, and well-stocked bookstores - the perfect ingredients for city life. Oldenburg is home to two public universities: the Jade University of Applied Sciences, which offers degrees in engineering and architecture, and the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, known for its courses in medicine and sustainable energy. Evangelisches Hospital Oldenburg, Clinic Oldenburg, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Karl-Jaspers-Clinic are part of the Medical Campus of the University of Oldenburg. Together, the clinics provide high-quality medical services to residents of the city and throughout the country.

Visitors and residents love Oldenburg for its atmosphere and unique character. Those who cannot choose between the rhythm of the metropolis and the quiet of a country idyll will find a mixture of both in the city. In addition, the town's love, the friendly attitude of people towards each other, the practicality of the locals, and the incredible number of cyclists create a hospitable atmosphere.

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