The Kolleg Friedrich Nietzsche

Founded in 1999, the Kolleg Friedrich Nietzsche sees itself continuing the legacy of its namesake: as a place of independent and wilful reflection and philosophical contemplation in interaction with contemporary life. In line with Nietzsche’s concept of a place for “free spirits”, the Kolleg serves as a forum for philosophers, scholars, artists and writers to engage in intellectual, open debate on the philosophical issues of our age.

The Kolleg is situated in the rooms of the historical Nietzsche-Archiv, the “Villa Silberblick”. This is where Nietzsche spent his last years in a state of mental decline, and it was from here that Nietzsche’s influence spread to all corners of the world. Click here for more details about the building and the history of the Nietzsche-Archiv.

By means of our fellowship programme, diverse events and publications in various media, the Kolleg addresses fundamental topics of contemporary culture, society, art and science.