Climbing

Please read the information provided in paragraph "Free Climbing".

You can book the fees personally at the university sports office (Hochschulsportbüro), Olshausenstraße 74 during the official opening hours or directly online.

You can also participate by buying a single ticket directly at the cashier at the sportsforum.

The climbing hall team offers various courses for beginners and advanced climbers, as well as open climbing times and a climber's meet-up.

see open climbing

see toprope classes

see preparation classes for outdoor climbing

see technique basic courses

Looking for a climbing buddy? Check out our climber's meet-up..

Additionally, you can go climbing on your own. Please note the following:

► Free climbing is only allowed from the age of 18.

► There are two options for paying entry:

1. Book the semester fee, which also grants access to the ⇒ climbing meet-up.
2. Buy a single ticket at the cash desk. NOTE: This is only possible during the cash desk opening hours (Mon - Fri: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sat - Sun: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM).

► Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness, and belay device must be brought by yourself.

► There is no equipment rental (exception -> climbing meet-up).

► There is no supervision. You are responsible for your own safety.

► For content-related questions, you can contact the climbing representatives at: obleute.klettern@gmail.com

Open climbing times

The climbing facility can also be used from Monday to Friday at all times in which it is not reserved by courses, fixed groups or school classes, etc., IF you booked the semester fee. The current booking plan can be viewed here.

Please note: During these times, restrictions may apply due to course operations. Instructors are authorized to reserve sections of the climbing wall for the course. Free climbing will be possible to a limited extent during these times.

Sport Climbing Basics - TopRope

In this course, you will learn all the basics to get started in climbing. This includes, among other things, belaying techniques, knot tying, equipment knowledge, as well as climbing and falling exercises. After the course, you'll be ready to climb independently in climbing gyms.

No prior knowledge or equipment is required. The necessary gear will be provided. Just bring comfortable sportswear.

Participation in all 3 sessions is absolutely necessary to adequately learn the techniques!

This course is taught in German. Apart from one course (TopRope International) running from November 24, 2025, to December 8, 2025, which is taught in English.

Climber's meet-up

This is the place for you if you don’t have a regular climbing partner but still want to climb. Here, you can easily find other climbers to connect with. Both beginners and advanced climbers are equally welcome. Shoes, harnesses, and belay devices are available for rent if needed.

Please note: You must have completed at least one TopRope course. You are responsible for your own safety. The climbing hall’s rules of use apply.

You can easily book your participation online on a monthly basis. If you enjoy the atmosphere at our climbing meetup, or if you haven’t found the right climbing partner yet, just join us again next month!