In order to reduce energy costs, large parts of the University of Würzburg will remain closed as in previous years - this year from 24 December to 6 January.
The Student Advisory Service, Student Office, Examination Office, Computer Centre, Sports Centre, Sanderring University, Old University and the Institutes in the south wing of the Residence will remain closed during this time. The university buildings on Wittelsbacherplatz, Hubland and North Campus will also be closed. The regulation also applies to the Institutes on Röntgenring and Versbacher Straße.
This was decided by the university management with the agreement of the Staff Council. The aim is once again to reduce energy costs. Technical Operations expects the closure between Christmas and Epiphany to save around 200,000 euros.
Botanical Garden open
The Botanical Garden has been closed in recent months due to extensive construction work. The winter break in the construction work now makes it possible to temporarily open the garden - with restrictions in the outdoor area - from Saturday, 20 December 2025, until the end of January 2026.
It will be open daily, including public holidays, from 8 am to 4 pm. The tropical house closes at 3.30 pm. The exhibition "Botanical Gardens in Bavaria - Green Treasure Troves of Diversity" is currently on display in the entrance area of the Tropenhaus.
University Library
The Central Library at Hubland is open on 23 December 2025 from 08:30 to 20:00.
The Central Library and all branch libraries will then be closed from 24 December 2025 up to and including 6 January 2026.
From 7 January 2026, the regular opening hours will apply again for the Central Library and the branch libraries.
Items can also be returned during the closure period. Information on return options and deadlines can be found on the University Library website.
Martin von Wagner Museum
The University Museum in the south wing of the Residence will be closed from 22 December 2025 up to and including 5 January 2026. Regular opening hours apply from 6 January 2026:
Tuesday to Saturday:
Collection of Classical Antiquities from 10:00 to 13:30
Picture Gallery from 13:30 to 17:00
Sunday:
10:00 to 13:30 (the two departments change weekly)
Mineralogical Museum
The Mineralogical Museum at Hubland will be closed from 22 December to 6 January. It will reopen on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Opening hours: Sunday and Wednesday, 14:00 to 17:00
