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University of Würzburg closes for two weeks: 200,000 euros saved!
The University of Würzburg will close from December 24, 2025 to January 6, 2026 to reduce energy costs. Important information here.
University of Würzburg closes for two weeks: 200,000 euros saved!
In Würzburg there will be another fundamental closure of the university this year, from December 24th to January 6th. This decision was made by the university management in collaboration with the staff council in order to reduce energy costs and thus help university financing. According to information from uni-wuerzburg.de These measures aim to save around 200,000 euros.
The closures affect many important facilities: the student advisory service, the student office, the examination office, the computer center, the sports center as well as several institutes and buildings within the university campus will not be accessible during this time. The university plays an important role not only for the students, but also for the city, which is why the decision was carefully considered.
Scheduled opening times and exceptions
The University Library will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 23, 2025, before closing from December 24 to January 6. From January 7, 2026, regular opening hours will apply again. Media can also be returned during closing times.
For art lovers, the Martin von Wagner Museum will unfortunately be closed from December 22nd, 2025 to January 5th, 2026 before it reopens regularly. A similar fate befalls the Mineralogical Museum, which will also remain closed from December 22nd to January 6th, while the Center for the History of Psychology also has limited access.
A look outside the box
Similar closure measures during the holidays are also planned at other universities, such as the Technical University of Berlin. This will close its buildings from December 18, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in order to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Access is only possible under certain conditions, with courses taking place digitally.
It turns out that the responsible use of resources in educational institutions is not just a local concern, but a far-reaching strategy that numerous universities are pursuing. The approach of saving costs through shared closing times seems well thought out.
In conclusion, one can say that the students and employees in Würzburg can prepare for an exciting but planned time with many lived traditions and the hope for a new start soon in 2026.