Are you new to the city or already an old hand? Find your favourite location in Pforzheim! Grab your friends and embark on a culinary journey together. You shouldn't miss out on the nightlife either! From cool bars and trendy clubs to cosy cinemas and exciting events - in Pforzheim you'll definitely find something to get you all excited.
Are you looking for a change from everyday student life, would you like to work out or try out a new sport? The AStA sports flat rate gives you access to numerous courses and sports activities for just 12 euros per semester. You can find more information here.
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More than gold!
Goldstadt Pforzheim – there's a lot to do here! Are you looking for action? How about river surfing on the Nagold in the center of Pforzheim? The Nagold and Enz rivers are also perfect for canoeing with friends. You'll also find pedal boat rentals in town. You can go climbing and bouldering at the JDAV climbing center in Pforzheim. Event highlights include the Christmas Market with its famous medieval market, the Festival of Lights and the Pforzheim Fair. For something a little quieter, take one of the many hiking trails around Pforzheim. Or you can visit the Enzauenpark. There you can take a walk and have a picnic. Pforzheim's surroundings also offer unique experiences such as the treetop walk and the Wild Line in Bad Wildbad, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the northern Black Forest. And if you need a short break between classes, the Wildpark is just a stone's throw from the Tiefenbronner Straße campus. Discover many more exciting activities for your free time in Pforzheim!
Culture shock in Pforzheim
There's always something going on in Pforzheim! Theater, museums, concerts, poetry slams, festivals or comedy - the cultural program is so varied that there is something for everyone. Take a look at Pforzheim's calendar of events to see what is happening. And if you want to get creative yourself, the EMMA Creative Center is the place to be. So let's go and get your culture shock in Pforzheim!
Tip: Take advantage of the Pforzheim culture flat rate for students. You can get your voucher code on the AStA website.
Your hub and pivot
Want to leave the stress of exams behind? We have some suggestions for you:
Skiing for a day? Not far from Pforzheim, on the slopes of Bad Wildbad and along the Black Forest High Road.
And in the summer? Grab your fellow students for a short trip to Lake Constance. Lake Como in Italy and Lac de Gérardmer in France are also close by. Our location in the heart of Europe is the perfect starting point for exploring our fascinating neighbors.
Karlsruhe or Stuttgart? No problem, from Pforzheim's main train station you can be there in no time. Have fun on your discovery tour!
