Daily Life in Heiligenhaus
Starting your studies at Campus Velbert/Heiligenhaus also means finding your way around everyday life in a new city.
Heiligenhaus offers a quiet and student-friendly environment with important daily services close to the campus.
This page gives you an overview of important places and services in Heiligenhaus, as well as ideas for culture, leisure activities and social life.
Shopping and daily needs
For everyday life, students can find different shopping options in Heiligenhaus, including supermarkets, discounters, drugstores, pharmacies, bakeries and local shops.
The city centre and places such as Forum Hitzbleck are useful starting points for groceries, hygiene products, household items, medication, parcels or other daily needs.
Opening hours and services may vary. Please check the current information online before visiting.
Health and pharmacies
For medical questions, students can contact local doctors, pharmacies or emergency services.
Pharmacies can help with medication and basic health advice. For urgent medical emergencies, call 112.
Please make sure that your health insurance is valid in Germany.
Banks and postal services
Banks, ATMs and postal services are available in Heiligenhaus and nearby cities.
Check whether your bank has branches or ATMs nearby. Online banking can also help with many services.
For letters, parcels, returns and official documents, you can use post offices, DHL parcel shops or Packstations.
Leisure time and activities
Heiligenhaus is close to several larger cities, so students can also explore activities outside the campus.
Nearby cities such as Düsseldorf, Bochum, Essen and Wuppertal offer cafés, shopping areas, cinemas, museums, events and places to discover.
For inspiration, students can check city guides or bucket lists .
Düsseldorf Bucket List Wuppertal Bucket ListBochum Bucket ListEssen Guide for Visiting
Culture and events in Heiligenhaus
Heiligenhaus also offers local cultural activities and events throughout the year.
Students can check the city’s event calendar, cultural places such as Der Club, the city library, museums and seasonal events.
These offers can be a good way to discover the city and meet people outside the campus.
Public transport
Campus Velbert/Heiligenhaus is connected by local buses.
Students should check their connection regularly in the VRR app or DB Navigator, especially for early-morning classes and evening return trips.
Ticket-eligible students usually receive the Deutschlandsemesterticket as part of the semester contribution.
City registration
After moving to Germany, students usually need to register their address at the local citizens’ office.
Please check the official website of the City of Heiligenhaus for current information, required documents and appointments. Sometimes they can help you to contact Citizens' offices from other cities, too.
Libraries and study spaces
Students at CVH can use the CVH specialist library for studying, borrowing books and accessing library services.
The City Library of Heiligenhaus and the City Library of Velbert can also be useful places to study, read or borrow books outside the campus.
To use the full library services, students may need to register first.
Sports and local clubs
Students who are interested in sports can check local sports clubs, fitness studios and activities in Heiligenhaus.
The city offers different sports opportunities, including local clubs, sports facilities and swimming at Heljensbad.
Some clubs may offer trial sessions or beginner-friendly options. Please contact the clubs directly for current offers.
Fitness studio in HeiligenhausSports in HeiligenhausHeljensbad
Students can also check the university sports programme in Bochum. Some activities may require registration or a sports card.
Nature and recreation
Heiligenhaus offers many green areas and routes for walking, cycling, jogging or relaxing after university.
Students can explore the PanoramaRadweg Niederbergbahn, local walking routes and green areas in and around Heiligenhaus. The neanderland STEIG also passes through the northern part of the city and offers a way to discover the surrounding landscape.
