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Digital detoxification in focus: NOW time is attracting you to Lübeck!
Experience the event “JETZTzeit – Offline in St. Petri” in Lübeck from September 30th to October 5th, 2025. Digital detox, music, workshops and more await you!
Digital detoxification in focus: NOW time is attracting you to Lübeck!
A special event begins today in Lübeck that is intended to give participants a break from the digital hustle and bustle. The event “JETZTzeit – Offline in St. Petri” will take place from September 30th to October 5th, 2025 in the St. Petri University Church. Every day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays even until 11 p.m., visitors can immerse themselves in a world that does not require smartphones. Entry is free.
The initiators include the University of Lübeck, the Lübeck University of Music and other local actors, including Hugendubel and Ludo Liubice e.V. Laut uni-luebeck.de The project focuses on promoting healthy usage behavior and reducing the pressure to be constantly available.
Offers and activities
As part of the event, participants hand in their smartphones at the entrance. Afterwards, you can expect a colorful program with musical performances by students from the Lübeck University of Music, workshops offered by physiotherapy students from the university, and discussions with researchers. Games and books are also available. A special highlight of the week is the nightly performance “analog_digital” on October 4th at 11 p.m., which combines different art forms.
One of the goals of the initiative is to promote digital detox. At a time when many people use their smartphones up to 80 times a day, the advantages of a smartphone-free period should not be underestimated. Participants often report better sleep and greater concentration.
Study situation on digital detox
The relevance of such initiatives is supported by a new study from the Danube University Krems. This study shows that reducing daily smartphone use to a maximum of two hours has significant positive effects on mental health. The results show a reduction in depressive symptoms by 27 percent and an improvement in sleep quality by 18 percent wmn.de reported.
Study leader Christoph Pieh emphasizes that the connection between smartphone use and mental health is causal. However, in order to enjoy the benefits of reduced screen time in the long term, it is crucial to consciously reflect on your own usage behavior and actively control it.
“NOW Time – Offline in St. Petri” is the perfect place to start this reflection and experience analog life. The event promises a valuable break and a space in which the negative effects of digital hyperconnection can be forgotten.