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New in Ilmenau, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Ilmenau — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
Ilmenau lies at the foot of the Thuringian Forest and, with around 4,100 students at its Technical University, is a genuine campus town surrounded by greenery. Student life plays out mainly in the student-run clubs on campus, while the Kickelhahn, the local mountain, rises right on the doorstep. Studying here means switching quickly between the lecture hall, a techno bunker and a hiking trail, rather than having to choose between the two.
The best spots and tips for students in Ilmenau
bi-Club
The city's oldest student club, with a whisky bar and metal, rock and gothic parties
BD CLUB
Student-run club with a techno bunker, cocktail lounge and 90s parties
Kickelhahn & Goethewanderweg
Local mountain on the edge of town for hikes and views over the city
Stausee Heyda
A bathing lake with a roughly 8 km loop trail for swimming and grilling in summer
Ilmenau has around 4,100 students at 1 university — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Ilmenau, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to bi-Club. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Ilmenau.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Ilmenau today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Ilmenau, with zero dating pressure.
Ilmenau has plenty to offer students: bi-Club, BD CLUB or Kickelhahn & Goethewanderweg are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 4,100 students at 1 university, Ilmenau is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.