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Goslar is a Harz district combining historic towns, mountain landscapes and university life in Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

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Panoramic view over Goslar's old town from the north tower of the market church
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In short

Goslar is a rural district (Landkreis) in Lower Saxony with 126,775 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Clausthal University of Technology (Clausthal-Zellerfeld). Summers average 15.8 °C and winters 0.2 °C, with about 1,305 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Goslar district in numbers

Population

126,775Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

966.72 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

131Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

1Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Clausthal University of Technology

Typical student rent

€387.50 per monthSource (opens in a new tab)

Listed rent including operating costs for a furnished single room in a five-person shared flat in Haus VI, Clausthal-Zellerfeld; undated operator page checked November 2026. This is a residence example, not a district-wide average.

Average temperature

7.8 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

1,305 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,504 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

72 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

About Goslar district

Goslar district covers the northwestern Harz and its foothills in Lower Saxony. Its settlements range from Goslar and Bad Harzburg along the mountain edge to Clausthal-Zellerfeld and Braunlage higher in the Harz (district overview (opens in a new tab)).

Mining connects the area's towns and landscapes. Goslar's historic centre, the Rammelsberg mines and the Upper Harz Water Management System form a UNESCO World Heritage site; the latter includes ponds, channels and tunnels built to supply mining with water power (UNESCO (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Universities here

Universities in Goslar district, biggest first.

Clausthal University of Technology is in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, where its International Center supports overseas students (TU Clausthal (opens in a new tab)). For regular campus attendance, start your housing search there: living in Goslar adds a bus journey on route 830 (Harzbus (opens in a new tab)). Other nearby university towns include Wernigerode, Hildesheim and Braunschweig, but compare the complete journey to your campus before choosing accommodation. This district is worth considering if you enjoy outdoor time: the historic water-management landscape around Clausthal offers walking routes alongside former mining channels and ponds (Harz tourism (opens in a new tab)).

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Housing

TU Clausthal describes its town as relatively inexpensive compared with other German study locations, but that does not mean furnished rooms are immediately available (university cost guidance (opens in a new tab)). Its International Center recommends starting the accommodation search around three months before arrival and does not guarantee a residence place (housing guidance (opens in a new tab)).

The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.

How to find a place

Student residences

Cost of living

Housing is the clearest potential saving: the university describes Clausthal-Zellerfeld as comparatively inexpensive, although individual offers vary (university guidance (opens in a new tab)). As checked in November 2026, TU Clausthal lists a standard semester contribution of €242 (semester contribution (opens in a new tab)). Budget separately for transport: the AStA states that there is no semester ticket (AStA (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly through December 2026; DB lists €66.80 from January 2027 (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)).

Jobs & employers

Verified local employment spans university research, industrial materials, healthcare and hospitality. TU Clausthal, H.C. Starck's Goslar operation and the Asklepios Harzkliniken provide distinct places to explore career opportunities (TU Clausthal (opens in a new tab), H.C. Starck (opens in a new tab), Asklepios (opens in a new tab)). For work alongside study, university assistant posts and hotel event shifts have direct local evidence; availability and language requirements depend on the role (ISSE (opens in a new tab), Klosterhotel Wöltingerode (opens in a new tab)).

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

Bus 830 connects Goslar station with Clausthal-Zellerfeld, with journeys taking roughly half an hour to three quarters of an hour to Clausthal-Zellerfeld ZOB depending on the service; check the onward campus stop and any construction timetable (Harzbus timetable (opens in a new tab), current timetable notices (opens in a new tab)). From Goslar, the published regular rail timetable gives approximately 40 minutes to Hildesheim, 50 minutes to Braunschweig, 35–40 minutes to Wernigerode and 65–70 minutes to Hannover; these are station-to-station examples, excluding campus transfers (DB station timetable (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and regional trains, but generally excludes ICE, IC and EC services (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)).

Main stations
Nearest airport

Hannover Airport (HAJ)

TU Clausthal identifies Hannover as the nearest airport. Its suggested public-transport route uses the S-Bahn to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, a train to Goslar and a bus to Clausthal-Zellerfeld (university arrival guidance (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Schulenberg (5 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

0.2 °C

121 mm rain a month

1.7 h sun a day

Spring

7.2 °C

92 mm rain a month

5.2 h sun a day

Summer

15.8 °C

112 mm rain a month

6.3 h sun a day

Autumn

8 °C

110 mm rain a month

3.2 h sun a day

Expect a cool, wet upland climate, with cold winters, mild summers and rain in every season. Bring waterproof footwear and layers for everyday travel as well as walks. The supplied climate record represents an elevated station, so treat it as a guide to the uplands rather than identical conditions across the district. Winter social plans can include Goslar's Christmas market, while spring brings the Walpurgis celebrations (Christmas market (opens in a new tab), Walpurgis (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

Mining heritage is visible in the landscape as well as in museums: the Upper Harz ponds and channels once powered mining machinery (UNESCO (opens in a new tab)). Walpurgis brings a different local tradition, with witch costumes and music marking the arrival of May (Goslar tourism (opens in a new tab)).

For student social life, start with the local pub scene: the residence operator identifies Kellerclub and Anno Tobak near central Clausthal accommodation (Studierendenwerk (opens in a new tab)). Goslar's Altstadtfest adds live music and late-evening celebrations, but it is a seasonal event rather than evidence of an extensive year-round club scene (festival organiser (opens in a new tab)).

English can be sufficient in some university research settings: an ISSE assistant advertisement accepts good German or English. Other student jobs, including university library work, explicitly require good German (ISSE (opens in a new tab), university library (opens in a new tab)). As a practical learning target, work towards B1–B2 German for everyday independence and a wider job search; this is advice, not a programme admission requirement. TU Clausthal's language centre offers German courses for international students (university language support (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

  • Goslar historic centre

    UNESCO

    Explore the historic town that forms part of the same World Heritage property as Rammelsberg and the Upper Harz water system (UNESCO (opens in a new tab)).

  • Rammelsberg Museum and Visitor Mine

    Museum

    A former mining complex in Goslar offering museum exhibitions and guided underground visits (Rammelsberg (opens in a new tab)).

  • Upper Harz Water Management System

    UNESCO

    Follow walking routes beside historic mining ponds and channels around Clausthal-Zellerfeld; the mining museum is one starting point for guided exploration (Harz tourism (opens in a new tab)).

  • Okertalsperre

    Lake

    A Harz reservoir whose dam serves flood protection, water management and hydropower generation (Harzwasserwerke (opens in a new tab)).

Events

  • The market church in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

    The market church in Clausthal-Zellerfeld

  • Okertalsperre reservoir looking towards the Weißwasserbrücke landing

    Okertalsperre reservoir looking towards the Weißwasserbrücke landing

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Studying in Goslar district: FAQ

Is Goslar district a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want university life close to the Harz landscape. For TU Clausthal students, campus residences in Clausthal-Zellerfeld offer a practical starting point, while the surrounding historic water-management system provides walking routes (residence example (opens in a new tab), Harz tourism (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Goslar district?

Yes. Clausthal University of Technology is in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, and its International Center supports overseas students (TU Clausthal (opens in a new tab)).

How do I travel from Goslar to TU Clausthal?

Take bus 830 from Goslar station towards Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Check your particular service and university stop, because routes and campus extensions differ (Harzbus timetables (opens in a new tab)).

How much does student accommodation cost in Clausthal-Zellerfeld?

One published example is €387.50 monthly including operating costs for a furnished room in a five-person flat in Haus VI, checked November 2026. It is a specific residence price, not an average for all student housing (Studierendenwerk (opens in a new tab)).

Does TU Clausthal include a public-transport semester ticket?

The AStA states that TU Clausthal has no semester ticket. Students therefore need to arrange their own transport ticket, such as a Deutschlandticket (AStA (opens in a new tab)).

What student jobs are available in Goslar district?

Locally evidenced options include university research assistance, library work and hotel event assistance. German requirements vary: the library asks for good German, while an ISSE research-assistant advertisement accepts German or English (library (opens in a new tab), ISSE (opens in a new tab), hotel recruitment (opens in a new tab)).

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Sources & photo credits

Last updated November 2026. Population and area: Destatis. Weather: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Universities and courses: our catalogue. Everything else was researched from the sources below and checked — how we research these guides.

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