Our locations
At our eight locations and in the LSG (Overview map (PDF 1,2 MB), we offer a variety of study and research facilities. We look forward to your visit.
For detailed information about our rules and current services, please visit our FAQ.
Central Library
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 1, +49 551 39-25231 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
- Mon – Fri 8:00 – 24:00
- Sat – Sun 9:00 – 22:00
LRC information and service enquiries:
- Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00 – 16:00
- Tue and Thu 10:00 – 18:30
- Sat and Sun 13:00 – 16:00
LRC information and service enquiries during the lecture-free period
(from mid-February to the end of March and from mid-August to the end of September):
- Mon – Fri 10:00 – 16:00
- Sat and Sun 13:00 – 16:00
Historical Building
Papendiek 14, +49 551 39-25784 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
Reading Room desks Historic Printed Collections, Manuscripts and Rare Books, Göttingen University Archive
- Mon – Fri 10:00 – 16:00
- Please make appointments by email or by calling +49 551 39-25282 (tel.).
Pauliner Church
Open only during exhibitions, guided tours and events.
Forestry Divisional Library
Büsgenweg 5, +49 551 39-33407 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours (with staff):
- Mon – Fri 8:00 – 20:00
"Open Library" opening hours (without staff)
- Mon – Fri 20:00 – 01:00
- Sat – Sun 10:00 – 01:00
Cultural Studies Divisional Library
Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14, +49 551 39-21250 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
- Mon – Fri 8:00 – 19:00
- Sat 10:00 – 16:00
Medical Library
Robert-Koch-Str. 40, +49 551 39-28395 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The Medical Library will be open from 10:00 to 20:00 on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
- Mon – Fri 8:00 – 24:00
- Sat – Sun 8:00 – 22:00
Physics Divisional Library
Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, +49 551 39-26801 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 – 20:00
Sat – Sun 10:00 – 16:00
On weekends, please call us from the main entrance of the faculty, so that we can let you inside.
Economics & Social Sciences Divisional Library
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3, +49 551 39-27256 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
- Mon – Fri 8:00 – 21:00
- Sat 9:00 – 21:00
Waldweg Library
Waldweg 26, +49 551 39-23176 (Tel.)
Access and location map
Changed May opening hours
The library will be closed on 1 May 2024 (May Day) and 9 May 2024 (Ascension Day) as well as on 19 and 20 May 2024 (Whitsun).
Opening hours:
- Mon – Thu 9:00 – 18:00
- Fri 9:00 – 17:00
Closing days
2024 all locations of the SUB Göttingen except the Medical Library are closed on the following days:
1 January | 29, 31 March/1 April | 1 May | 9 May | 19/20 May | 3 October | 31 October | 24 – 26 December | 31 December
The Medical Library is closed on:
1 January | 24 – 26 December | 31 December
Please note the current notices at the individual locations for further changes in opening hours.