Must-see nightlife in Fairy-Tale Road

  • Spock

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This absinthe bar on the cusp of Marburg's Oberstadt serves much more than green fairies – while the wormwood-laced tipple is naturally there for the…

  • Shamrock

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This sprawling, low-ceilinged Irish bar, lined with 'authentic' Hibernian timber, leather and books, is popular with locals and travellers alike. It's a…

  • Konditorei Vetter

    Fairy-Tale Road

    The same family has been tending to tea-takers in this Konditorei (cake shop) and cafe for four generations. Enjoy the house-special chocolate-cream cake…

  • Trauma im G-Werk

    Fairy-Tale Road

    This versatile, ubercool space, a self-proclaimed 'socio-cultural centre', hosts semi-regular parties, DJs, art shows, installations, live music, cinema…

  • Chacal

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Somehow they manage to squeeze the occasional live act into this tiny neighbourhood hangout, with its horseshoe bar, classic European film posters and…

  • Bolero

    Fairy-Tale Road

    The best reason to visit this sleek, modern chain restaurant, with its crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex menu, is to sip a cocktail and enjoy the wonderful views…

  • Savoy

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Spread over several levels, this former bank just outside Göttingen’s Innerstadt (inner city) changes its spots each night. Wednesday night is student…

  • Viva Havanna

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Come for a Cuba Libra, a beer or a wine, if only to sit on the wonderful terrace with its unbeatable views of the palace. Decent tapas, Flammkuchen …

  • Delirium mit Frazzkeller

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Delirium is upstairs, Frazzkeller is downstairs, and both of these student hang-outs scream 1970s and have great views over the Unterstadt (yes, even from…

  • Monster Café

    Fairy-Tale Road

    Monthly drink specials, craft beers, vivid purple walls and a fondness for heavy music distinguish this friendly little cafe-bar.

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