18 September 2025 (09:30 - 18:00)
19 September 2025 (09:30 - 17:00)
20 September 2025 (10:00 - 17:00)
21 September 2025 (10:00 - 17:00)
The Goethe-Institut is opening its doors to interested visitors. There will be an exhibition in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde and some exciting workshops:
Sustainable Twins
Discover the remarkable connections between twinned Scottish and German cities, and how they address the urgent challenges of the climate crisis through innovative projects and interactive installations.
Students from the University of Strathclyde's Department of Architecture have delved deep into the unique bonds of four twin city partnerships: Aberdeen & Regensburg, Dundee & Würzburg, Edinburgh & Munich, and Glasgow & Nuremberg.
Game Design Workshop with Viviane Schwarz
Join us for a relaxed, open-ended workshop where visitors of all ages can explore the basics of game design - through drawing, storytelling, or gameplay.
Stay as long as you like, put your own ideas into motion, and enjoy the game that is created together.
Virtual Window into Germany
Travel to Germany without leaving Glasgow:
Join us in our library Thursday - Saturday for an immersive VR experience exploring the country’s most iconic locations.

Overview:
The premises of the Goethe-Institut Glasgow were designed in 1857 by the Glasgow architect Charles Wilson. They are a remarkable example of mid-19th century architecture, featuring a series of terraced Italianate townhouses in a grand oval shape. Visit us to explore our library, German language resources, and our international projects across visual arts, performing arts, film, and music.
“Park Circus is a remarkable thing, a Roman piazza on a Scottish hilltop. Its balanced mass, its strong and simple decoration, make a lasting impression of magnificence. " (J.M.Reid: "Glasgow")

There is a library with kids corner.
On-street paid parking.
There are 8 steps at the entrance of the building. Quiet lounge and female toilets on ground floor, male toilets are on the first floor (no lift). Our reception team is happy to respond to any accessibility questions:
Tel: +44 141 3322555
Email: info-glasgow@goethe.de

Address
Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, G36AX