"Small but mighty" – this saying rings true for Coburg. The historic buildings of the former residence city are a highlight for inhabitants and tourists to this day – the same is true for the rich leisure offers. There is always something going on in the city: Every year in July, for example, the largest samba festival outside Brazil takes place here! And that is just one of many festivals in Coburg.
If you’re looking to study in a place that isn’t frantic and overwhelming, the idyllic Coburg should be at the top of your list. With a population of 40,000, it will be easy to get acquainted with its lifestyle and its surroundings. Over 5,000 students reside in Coburg. Having only one higher education institution in the city makes it relatively simple and less expensive to find housing. It also can mean that you receive more one-on-one time with professors. Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts is located very near to the city centre, and everything is easily reachable on foot, with a bicycle or using the excellent public transportation in the city.
To explore larger cities, just hop on the train and head to Erfurt, Würzburg or Nuremberg, all of which are easily reachable by train. Don’t be away too long. In Coburg, you’ll find just as many interesting and historical sites as you would in those cities. The highlight is the Veste Coburg, which towers over the town and is one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Germany. There are three other fascinating castles in the town to explore as well.
42,000 residents
High-speed train connections
In close vicinity
International airport
Nuremberg airport in 86 km distance
Coast
Baltic Sea in 660 km distance
Mountain range
Thuringian Forest in 40 km distance
Other countries
Czech Republic in 150 km distance
Attractions within 100 km
WildPark Tambach castle in 8 km distance
Thüringen Skisport-Halle (skiing centre) in 54 km distance
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