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Meet new people in Saarbrücken

New in Saarbrücken, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Saarbrücken, from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.

Saarbrücken is the capital of the Saarland and, with around 23,500 students, a compact university hub right on the French border. The alternative Nauwieser Viertel, the lively St. Johanner Markt and the promenades along the Saar shape a relaxed mix of pub culture, festivals and short distances. Those who study here have the Franco-German way of life, affordable bars and a packed events calendar practically on their doorstep.

23,544 students
182,971 residents
4 universities

Home to leading universities

Universität des Saarlandes
htw saar (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes)
Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar
Hochschule für Musik Saar

Event highlights in Saarbrücken

The best spots and tips for students in Saarbrücken

Nauwieser Viertel

alternative nightlife quarter with a dense pub and bar scene, popular among students

Garage

large concert and party venue with an adjoining Kleiner Klub for more rock-oriented nights

St. Johanner Markt

central old-town square with bars and one of the main stages of Saarbrücken's old-town festival in summer

Saar-Spektakel

large riverside festival on the Saar with stages, live music and dragon boat races (held every two years)

New in Saarbrücken? Here is how to connect

Saarbrücken has around 23,500 students at 4 universities, 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 we are building S'Up. Instead of sitting alone in Saarbrücken, you see in the app what is happening near you, join spontaneous events or start your own, from a casual meetup to Nauwieser Viertel. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Saarbrücken. S'Up is launching soon on the App Store for iPhone; until then you can join the waitlist.

Frequently asked questions about Saarbrücken

How do I find new friends in Saarbrücken?

The easiest way is through shared activities, from sports to game nights to the semester party. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Saarbrücken, with zero dating pressure. That is exactly what we are building S'Up for: in the app you see which spontaneous events and meetups are coming up near you and join with a single tap. S'Up is launching soon on the App Store for iPhone; until then you can join the waitlist.

What is there to do in Saarbrücken?

Saarbrücken has plenty to offer students: Nauwieser Viertel, Garage or St. Johanner Markt are popular spots. Once S'Up launches, you can find new events there and people to explore them with.

Is S'Up worth it for students in Saarbrücken?

With around 23,500 students at 4 universities, Saarbrücken has plenty of people looking to connect. S'Up is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline. The iPhone app launches soon; until then there is the waitlist.

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