Youth and recreational facilities

In the Nevada desert (USA), the legendary Area 51 is a restricted military area where aliens are said to have once landed. In Hilden, Area 51 is a small cosmos for young people, cabaret, concerts and other events where visitors can leave their own planet behind for a few hours. The city of Hilden created the location in 2003 as a successor to the legendary Kleefer Hof youth center. The motif of aliens as cultural ambassadors became a trademark: intergalactic creatures adorn a signboard and several works of art. Posters of science fiction classics such as "Star Wars" and "Alien" hang in the foyer.

Open door for teenagers

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 15:00 - 20:00, young people can meet up in Area 51 in a relaxed atmosphere, chill out, "hang out", play pool or table football. On Mondays the focus is on creative activities, on Tuesdays there is a movie and games program and Wednesdays are dedicated to cooking together.

Rehearsal room

Young bands can rent one of two rehearsal rooms at Area 51 by the hour to jam and rock out.

Since 2015, there has been a youth club called "Campus OT" in the schoolyard of the Marie-Colinet secondary school. The abbreviation "OT" stands for "Open Door". Our distinctive sign is the bus stop sign in the schoolyard with "Campus OT" written in large letters.

In the modern equipped room there is space for a versatile offer for children and young people. Creative, sports and intercultural cooking activities take place from Monday to Friday.

We want to experience many nice things together, e.g. make excursions, arrange a cinema evening, play or also become artistically active. We also have a kitchen at our disposal to cook or bake something.

Our opening hours (during school hours) are as follows:
Mondays: 15:00 - 20:00
Tuesdays: 15:00 - 18:00
Thursdays: 15:00 - 22:00

• u14 from 15:00 - 18:00

The youth center on Weidenweg (JaW) is currently not available.