Top 10 Activities in Dublin

1. A trip through Dublin in an open-top bus... and for free!

Catch a glimpse of the top sights and all that the Irish capital has to offer. In an open-top bus, you enjoy a great panorama over things. And you can have all of this for free, as you get a free ticket worth € 14. Look forward to great views and making the acquaintance of the other students.

2. Pay a visit to the art galleries and not pay a single cent for it

The museums and art galleries in Dublin do not require any entrance fee. Educate yourself in one of the countless cultural strongholds and get to know the Irish culture better. Especially recommended are the National Gallery and the Hugh Lane Gallery.

3. Museum visits

Quench your cultural thirst in the various museums of the capital and delve into the culture of the most varied eras. In no case, should the National Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Decorative Art be missed out on.

4. A tour in the Guinness Storehouse

The legendary Guinness is inextricably linked with Ireland and Dublin. And therefore, an excursion to the Guinness Storehouse belongs to every visit to Dublin. On the seven floors, look forward to the history of the Irish cult drink as well as samples and getting to know the ingredients. As a crowning highlight, when you reach the very top, a pint with a breathtaking view over the city awaits you.
www.guinness-storehouse.com

5. Literary Pub Crawl

Ireland is considered to be a land of literature, with such legends as Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, W.B Yeats and many more, but it is also the cradle of pubs. Why not combine both? With the Literary Pub Crawl, discover the nicest and oldest pubs of the city and delve into the history of literature with funny actors/authors.
www.dublinpubcrawl.com

Breathe in the air of Temple Bar!

Temple Bar is without a doubt the most famous district of Dublin. There is always something happening here. Treat yourself to a Guinness in one of the countless pubs or plunge into the nightlife in the clubs. The district has managed to preserve its medieval flair with ist cobblestoned streets. Culture plays an important role and so, throughout the year, events of all kinds are organised here. And naturally, you cannot miss out on a visit to the place that gives the district its name, the Temple Bar pub. Pure entertainment!
www.templebar.ie

7. Take a shopping trip through the Irish capital

Shopping lovers get their money’s worth in all respects in Dublin. Whether designer fashion, designer jeans or a particularly low-priced and trendy outfit, you can find everything in Dublin. In addition, everything is located close together, so that you can reach the shopping strongholds of the city easily on foot.

The most important shopping meccas are:

O' Connell Street: The main street of Dublin with vintage buildings, a lot of history and shopping possibilities for all tastes

Henry Street: belongs to the shopping streets of Dublin with well-known brands, department stores etc.. The biggest plus for students is that it is only two minutes away from the school.

Grafton Street: Not only the usual brands but also fashionable designer fashion and department stores.

8. LGBT sport

Do you also want to stay in shape during your language study stay and not go without sport? Then you will surely find in one of the following sports clubs the right one. In addition, it is an ideal opportunity to get to know people from Dublin with the same interests.

Emerald Warriors Gay Rugby Team: http://ewrfc.ie
Dublin Devils Gay Soccer Team: www.dublindevilsfc.com
Phoenix Tigers Lesbian Soccer Team:http://www.phoenixtigers.com

Tennis, squash, rowing, badminton and much more await you. More information on www.outinireland.net with sport only for gays.

9. Dining Out

A social group for homosexual men who, as the name suggests, meet up to dine together in the restaurants of Dublin, usually on the second Friday and last Saturday of the month. Look forward to nice acquaintances and fine international and Irish delicacies.
More information on www.diningoutireland.org

10. Hiking with an LGBT group

The gays in Dublin keep themselves fit, also on Sunday mornings with hikes in the mountains surrounding Dublin. Be charmed by the Irish scenery and enjoy good company.
www.gay-hiking.org