Welcome
to Zwickau
In the very southwest of Saxony, with the Ore Mountains and the Vogtland region right on your doorstep and Bavaria and Thuringia just around the corner, Zwickau is a pretty conveniently location. Many people think of Zwickau as an automotive town — Audi’s predecessor factory, August Horch, is located here, and Volkswagen’s Zwickau factory is driving forward electromobility. Industrial culture still shapes the city to this day.
Zwickau is also a place of music and art. Robert Schumann was born here in 1810, and the Schumann House has a fantastic permanent exhibition dedicated to him and his highly talented pianist wife Clara. Since 2014, the city’s KUNSTSAMMLUNGEN ZWICKAU has had a museum dedicated to its famous expressionist Max Pechstein, who was a member of the “Brücke” group of artists founded in Dresden in 1905. In addition to classical music and Brücke art, you’ll find Art Nouveau, beautiful old Wilhelminian architecture, and a well-preserved historic old town to provide the perfect setting for your studies.
Another striking feature of the town is the many parks and even more water features! You’ll see water gushing from animal heads and fountains everywhere, giving the city a freshness all of its own. The banks of the Mulde river and the many parks and lakes around the city provide the perfect spot to relax between strenuous periods of study.
Zwickau, or “Zwigge” as it is called by locals, is a fast-paced city: With everything in close proximity, you’ll be able to enjoy your studies and have more time for the many enjoyable things in student life. Pubs, clubs, and bars are all within easy reach on foot or by bike. Be sure to visit the Alter Gasometer, a great venue for concerts, theatre, readings, and fine art house cinema.
In the very southwest of Saxony, with the Ore Mountains and the Vogtland region right on your doorstep and Bavaria and Thuringia just around the corner, Zwickau is a pretty conveniently location. Many people think of Zwickau as an automotive town — Audi’s predecessor factory, August Horch, is located here, and Volkswagen’s Zwickau factory is driving forward electromobility. Industrial culture still shapes the city to this day.
Zwickau is also a place of music and art. Robert Schumann was born here in 1810, and the Schumann House has a fantastic permanent exhibition dedicated to him and his highly talented pianist wife Clara. Since 2014, the city’s KUNSTSAMMLUNGEN ZWICKAU has had a museum dedicated to its famous expressionist Max Pechstein, who was a member of the “Brücke” group of artists founded in Dresden in 1905. In addition to classical music and Brücke art, you’ll find Art Nouveau, beautiful old Wilhelminian architecture, and a well-preserved historic old town to provide the perfect setting for your studies.
Another striking feature of the town is the many parks and even more water features! You’ll see water gushing from animal heads and fountains everywhere, giving the city a freshness all of its own. The banks of the Mulde river and the many parks and lakes around the city provide the perfect spot to relax between strenuous periods of study.
Zwickau, or “Zwigge” as it is called by locals, is a fast-paced city: With everything in close proximity, you’ll be able to enjoy your studies and have more time for the many enjoyable things in student life. Pubs, clubs, and bars are all within easy reach on foot or by bike. Be sure to visit the Alter Gasometer, a great venue for concerts, theatre, readings, and fine art house cinema.
The university
University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Studying for practice, researching for the future and networking for life. At the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (WHZ), this is not just an empty slogan, but part of everyday…