International Family Events
RWTH Aachen is a place of international encounters, with ten thousand employees from all over the world, who live in Aachen with their families.
RWTH Aachen University employs many researchers from all over the world – in order to support and encourage diversity, the Welcome Center of the International Office and the Family Services Center cordially invite you and your family to our international family events.
International Family Breakfast
The international family breakfast is hosted at the Humboldt-Haus, which is the international meeting point of the University, twice a year aiming to promote contact and communication between researchers and their families.
The event not only gives you the opportunity to get to know and network with other researchers and families but also provides a German-style breakfast buffet with a variety of treats, while your children enjoy games and crafts offered by the childcare staff of the University.
Furthermore, staff members of the Family Services Center help you with inquiries about maternity protection, parental leave, parental benefits, childcare at RWTH Aachen and the compatibility of family and career.
Crafting Easter Decorations for International RWTH Families
Join us on March 18, 2023, for a crafternoon at Humboldt Haus. We will use all natural materials to craft decorations for Spring and Easter.
At five different craft stations, participants can choose what and how much they want to create. There is a choice of decorating egg-shaped candles, painting or marbling Easter eggs, making your own wicker door wreaths, and making Easter baskets out of sturdy paper. There will even be a station for the younger children from two years old. All handcrafted work can of course be taken home.
| When? | Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2:30 to 5:00 pm |
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| Where? | Humboldt-Haus, RWTH Aachen University, Pontstraße 41, 52062 Aachen |
| Registration | Please send us an email until March 10, 2023. The number of participants is limited. Please indicate the number of adults and children as well as the age of attending children when you register. The event is suitable for children aged 2 years and older. |
| Fee | There is a fee of € 5 per adult and € 3 per child. You can pay the fee at the Welcome Center. |
| Instructor | Friederike Rex, Märchengarten-Naturwerkstatt |
Guided Forest Tour for International RWTH Families
On May 13, we will meet a forest guide for a tour through Aachen Forest near the Belgian border.
The area around the former German-Belgian border crossing the Köpfchen area offers very many sights from the changeable border history.
During a walk through the area called “Augustinerwald,” we will explore animals and plants of the forest as well as old border stones, remains of the “Westwall,” relics of the medieval Aachen city border, and the legendary “Zyklopensteine.”
The art and "KuKuk" culture initiative offers many cultural events and hosts a café and is an attraction for many walkers and hikers, especially in sunny weather.
| When? | Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2:30 - 5:30 pm |
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| Where? | Parking spot Eupener Str./Augustinerweg near Eupener Str. 402, 52076 Aachen |
| Closest Bus Stop | Augustinerweg (Buslinie 14) |
| Registration |
Please send us an Email until May 3, 2023. The number of participants is limited. Please indicate the number of adults and children as well as the age of attending children when you register. |
| Fee | There is a fee of € 3 per adult and € 2 per child. You can pay the fee at the Welcome Center. |
| Instructor | Michael Zobel, nature guide and forest educator |
Pumpkins Family Event for International RWTH Families
Are you ready for Halloween? We will visit Gut Paulinenwäldchen on October 28, 2023, for an outdoor program centered around pumpkins, which have become an increasingly important part of fall decorations, activities, and recipes in Germany. We will carve lanterns or faces out of the pumpkins to take home as Halloween decoration! Moreover, there will be games for children on the large meadow.
The event is suitable for children aged 3 years and older. We recommend to wear suitable outdoor clothes for this event on the field, according to the weather. Maybe bring rubber boots and mudpants for the children.
| When? | Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2 - 5:00 pm |
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| Where? | Gut Paulinenwäldchen, Zum Blauen Stein 26-34, 52070 Aachen |
| Registration |
Please send us an Email until October 18, 2023. The number of participants is limited. Please indicate the number of adults and children as well as the age of attending children when you register. |
| Fee | There is a fee of € 3 per adult and € 2 per child. You can pay the fee at the Welcome Center. |
Ludwig Forum Art Activity for International RWTH Families
The Ludwig Forum is a venue for contemporary artists and works of art, a meeting place for performing and fine arts, and showcases items from the Ludwig Collection. On November 18, 2023, there will be an art program just for our international families and their children.
More details will be updated in due course.
| Registration | Please register by contacting the Welcome Center for International Researchers, preferably via Email. You can find our contact details in the contact box or on our website. Please include how many children you are planning to bring along and their age. |
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We look forward to seeing you!
Team Welcome Center and the Family Services Center