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Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek GöttingenNiedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen
Blick auf die Zentralbibliothek im SommerUni Göttingen, Klein und Neumann

Locations and Opening Hours

We offer a wide range of study and research opportunities at eight library locations and in the Learning and Study Building (LSG). Please note that opening hours may vary on public holidays. We look forward to welcoming you!

Außenansicht der Rotunde der Zentralbibliothek SUB Göttingen

Central Library

Mon–Fri: 8:00–24:00
Sat–Sun: 9:00–22:00

Historical Building

Mon–Fri: 10:00–18:00
Lesesaal in der Bereichsbibliothek Forstwissenschaften

Forestry Divisional Library

Mon–Fri: 8:00–17:00
Mon–Fri: 17:00–01:00 (Open Library)
Sat–Sun: 10:00–01:00 (Open Library)
Außenansicht Bereichsbibliothek Kulturwissenschaften

Cultural Studies Divisional Library

Mon–Fri: 8:00–19:00
Sat: 10:00–16:00
Blick auf den Lernbereich in der Bereichsbibliothek Medizin

Medical Library

Mon–Fri: 8:00–24:00
Sat–Sun: 8:00–22:00
Haupteingang der Fakultät für Physik

Physics Divisional Library

Mon–Fri: 8:00–16:00
Lernende in der Bibliothek Waldweg

Waldweg Library

Mon–Thu: 9:00–18:00
Fri: 9:00–17:00
Glasdach in der Bereichsbibliothek Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften der SUB Göttingen

Economics & Social Sciences Divisional Library

Mon–Fri: 8:00–21:00
Sat: 9:00–21:00
Blick auf das Lern- und Studiengebäude

Learning and Study Building of the University of Göttingen

Mon–Fri: 8:00–22:00
Sat–Sun: 8:00–21:00

Other libraries in Göttingen

Closing Days 2026

All SUB Göttingen locations except for the Medical Library will be closed on the following days in 2026:

  • New Year's Day (Thursday, 1 January)
  • Easter (Friday, 3, Sunday, 5 and Monday, 6 April)
  • May Day (Friday, 1 May)
  • Ascension Day (Thursday, 14 May)
  • Pentecost (Sunday, 24 and Monday, 25 May)
  • German Unity Day (Saturday, 3 October)
  • Reformation Day (Saturday, 31 October)
  • Christmas (Thursday, 24 to Saturday, 26 December)
  • New Year's Eve (Thursday, 31 December)

The Medical Library is closed on: 

  • New Year's Day (Thursday, 1 January)
  • Christmas (Thursday, 24 to Saturday, 26 December)
  • New Year's Eve (Thursday, 31 December)

Please check with the respective locations for current changes to opening hours.