Pforzheim is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, between the cities of Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. It is also known as the Northern gateway to the Black Forest. 
Southwestern Germany is one of the most important economic regions in Europe and home to global companies such as Daimler, Bosch, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Michelin, Porsche, etc. 
Pforzheim itself is renowned for its jewelry industry. As the center of Germany's jewelry, watch and silver goods manufacturing, Pforzheim is often referred to as the "Goldstadt" (Gold City).

Three rivers - the Enz, Nagold and Wuerm - flow through the city, offering scenic riverbanks and nearby parks that are perfect for an leisturely walks, jogging, inline skating or simply unwinding, especially during the summer months. With around 117,000 residents, the sunny "Goldstadt" presents a variety of culural highlights: a theater, "Kulturhaus Osterfeld", the unique jewelry museum and SCHMUCKWELTEN Pforzheim - an international center for jewelry and watches, to name just a few attractions.

Numerous student cafés, clubs, and of course, the popular student parties at Pforzheim University make student life vibrant and enjoyable.

Pforzheim is surrounded by stunning natural landscape offering various leisure activities. This includes spa towns and health resorts like Bad Liebenzell and Bad Wildbad, as well as the northern Black Forest - a fantstic region for hiking and skiing, making it a popular destination for excursions during the winter semester. 
Great options for weekend trips include France (the Alsace region), Switzerland, and Lake Constance.