# Study in Goslar district, Lower Saxony

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,775 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 966.72 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld (9 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €387.50 per month — 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. | [source](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi) |
| Mean temperature | 7.8 °C (summer 15.8 °C, winter 0.2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 1,305 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,504 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)).

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](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/623/)).

- **Goslar**: The district seat, with a historic centre characterised by timber-framed buildings ([district overview](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)).
- **Clausthal-Zellerfeld**: The university and former mining town in the Upper Harz ([district overview](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)).
- **Bad Harzburg**: A spa town adjoining Harz National Park, with walking routes into the mountains ([district overview](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)).
- **Langelsheim**: A town combining chemical industry, agriculture and tourism around its surrounding settlements ([district overview](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)).
- **Braunlage**: A mountain holiday town whose municipal area also includes Sankt Andreasberg and Hohegeiß ([district overview](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)).

## Universities

Clausthal University of Technology is in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, where its International Center supports overseas students ([TU Clausthal](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/international)). For regular campus attendance, start your housing search there: living in Goslar adds a bus journey on route 830 ([Harzbus](https://harzbus-goslar.de/fahrplaene/)). 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](https://www.harzinfo.de/erlebnisse/sehenswuerdigkeiten/unesco-welterbe-im-harz/oberharzer-wasserwirtschaft)).

- **Clausthal University of Technology** (Clausthal-Zellerfeld) — 37 courses

## 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](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-tu-clausthal/practical-information/prior-to-arrival/cost)). Its International Center recommends starting the accommodation search around three months before arrival and does not guarantee a residence place ([housing guidance](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-tu-clausthal/practical-information/prior-to-arrival/accomodation)).

**How to find a place**

- Apply directly through the Studierendenwerk's Clausthal-Zellerfeld residence directory and online application link ([residences and applications](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/)).
- Search for private shared flats as well as residence rooms; the university notes that private accommodation is often unfurnished ([university housing guidance](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-tu-clausthal/practical-information/prior-to-arrival/accomodation)).
- Match the address to your teaching locations: Haus VI is on the Feldgraben campus, while Haus II is near the university's main building and central shopping street ([Haus VI](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi), [Haus II](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-ii)).
- Check furnishings and additional charges before accepting: Haus II lists furniture without a mattress, and Haus XI notes that a furnishing surcharge may apply ([Haus II](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-ii), [Haus XI](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-xi)).

**Student residences**

- [Haus II](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-ii) (Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen): Central Clausthal residence with furnished single rooms and shared kitchens and bathrooms ([official residence page](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-ii)).
- [Haus VI](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi) (Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen): Feldgraben campus accommodation offering apartments and rooms in shared flats ([official residence page](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi)).
- [Haus XI — Villa Kunterbunt](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-xi) (Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen): Campus apartments with their own small kitchen and bathroom; furnishings vary ([official residence page](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-xi)).

## Cost of living

Housing is the clearest potential saving: the university describes Clausthal-Zellerfeld as comparatively inexpensive, although individual offers vary ([university guidance](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-tu-clausthal/practical-information/prior-to-arrival/cost)). As checked in November 2026, TU Clausthal lists a standard semester contribution of €242 ([semester contribution](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/studierendensekretariat/semesterbeitrag)). Budget separately for transport: the AStA states that there is no semester ticket ([AStA](https://www.asta.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns-relevante-infos/semesterticket)). The Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly through December 2026; DB lists €66.80 from January 2027 ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)).

## 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](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/universitaet/karriere-ausbildung/stellenangebote), [H.C. Starck](https://www.hcstarck.com/unternehmen/standorte/), [Asklepios](https://www.asklepios.com/karriere/standorte/harzkliniken)). For work alongside study, university assistant posts and hotel event shifts have direct local evidence; availability and language requirements depend on the role ([ISSE](https://www.isse.tu-clausthal.de/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte), [Klosterhotel Wöltingerode](https://klosterhotel-woeltingerode.de/bewerben/)).

- Research and teaching assistance, including programming and prototype testing at TU Clausthal's ISSE ([institute recruitment](https://www.isse.tu-clausthal.de/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte)).
- University library assistance in reading rooms, lending, IT support or the cafeteria; vacancies arise periodically and require good German ([university library](https://www.ub.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns/ub-team/stellenangebot)).
- Event and general hotel assistance: Klosterhotel Wöltingerode advertises flexible minijobs, including roles suitable for students ([hotel recruitment](https://klosterhotel-woeltingerode.de/bewerben/)).

- **Clausthal University of Technology** (Higher education and research): A substantial local employer with academic, technical, administrative and student-assistant employment categories ([university careers](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/universitaet/karriere-ausbildung/stellenangebote)).
- **H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders** (Advanced materials and recycling): Its Goslar site combines tungsten-related production, research and development, and recycling expertise ([company locations](https://www.hcstarck.com/unternehmen/standorte/)).
- **Asklepios Harzkliniken** (Healthcare): Operates hospitals in Goslar and Bad Harzburg, with clinical careers, training and internship information on its recruitment portal ([Asklepios](https://www.asklepios.com/karriere/standorte/harzkliniken)).

## 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](https://harzbus-goslar.de/?kvg_sp_pdf=01KXZPTDRBTN3AS65LCRCJECPGHCIOMSBG), [current timetable notices](https://harzbus-goslar.de/fahrplaene/)). 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](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2202.pdf)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and regional trains, but generally excludes ICE, IC and EC services ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)).

- Station: Goslar — regional connections towards Hannover, Hildesheim, Braunschweig, Wernigerode and Kreiensen ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2202.pdf)).
- Station: Bad Harzburg — regional rail connection with Goslar and Hannover ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2202.pdf)).
- Station: Vienenburg — served by regional trains towards Braunschweig and the eastern Harz ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2202.pdf)).
- 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](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/wege-an-die-tu-clausthal/praktische-informationen/anreise/)).

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/weihnachtsmarkt-und-weihnachtswald), [Walpurgis](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/walpurgis)).

## Culture & language

Mining heritage is visible in the landscape as well as in museums: the Upper Harz ponds and channels once powered mining machinery ([UNESCO](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/623/)). Walpurgis brings a different local tradition, with witch costumes and music marking the arrival of May ([Goslar tourism](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/walpurgis)).

For student social life, start with the local pub scene: the residence operator identifies Kellerclub and Anno Tobak near central Clausthal accommodation ([Studierendenwerk](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-ii)). 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](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/altstadtfest)).

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](https://www.isse.tu-clausthal.de/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte), [university library](https://www.ub.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns/ub-team/stellenangebot)). 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](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/international)).

## Local food

- **Gose**: Brauhaus Goslar's light and dark Gose beers appear among the town's certified regional products ([Typisch Harz](https://www.meingoslar.de/erleben-und-geniessen/gastronomie/typisch-harz)).
- **Harzer Schmorwurst**: A regional sausage speciality included in Goslar butcher Henning Kluss's certified Harz range ([Typisch Harz](https://www.meingoslar.de/erleben-und-geniessen/gastronomie/typisch-harz)).
- **Goslarer Brauhaus-Schinken and Bierbeißer**: Local ham and sausage products listed by Goslar tourism under the regional quality label ([Typisch Harz](https://www.meingoslar.de/erleben-und-geniessen/gastronomie/typisch-harz)).

## Events

- **Walpurgis in Goslar** (30 April; next listed edition 30 April 2027): The market square hosts a witch-themed celebration with live music welcoming May ([official event page](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/walpurgis)).
- **Goslar Altstadtfest** (September; the 2026 edition ran 11–13 September): An old-town festival with live bands, food and family activities; the organiser confirms that the 2026 edition took place ([official event page](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/altstadtfest)).
- **Goslar Christmas Market and Christmas Forest** (Late November–December; 25 November–30 December in 2026): Market stalls and a temporary illuminated forest bring seasonal gatherings into Goslar's historic centre ([official event page](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/weihnachtsmarkt-und-weihnachtswald)).

## 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](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/623/)).
- **Rammelsberg Museum and Visitor Mine** (Museum): A former mining complex in Goslar offering museum exhibitions and guided underground visits ([Rammelsberg](https://www.rammelsberg.de/)).
- **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](https://www.harzinfo.de/erlebnisse/sehenswuerdigkeiten/unesco-welterbe-im-harz/oberharzer-wasserwirtschaft)).
- **Okertalsperre** (Lake): A Harz reservoir whose dam serves flood protection, water management and hydropower generation ([Harzwasserwerke](https://www.harzwasserwerke.de/ueber-uns/anlagen/talsperren/Okertalsperre/)).

## 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](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi), [Harz tourism](https://www.harzinfo.de/erlebnisse/sehenswuerdigkeiten/unesco-welterbe-im-harz/oberharzer-wasserwirtschaft)).

### 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](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/international)).

### 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](https://harzbus-goslar.de/fahrplaene/)).

### 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](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi)).

### 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](https://www.asta.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns-relevante-infos/semesterticket)).

### 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](https://www.ub.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns/ub-team/stellenangebot), [ISSE](https://www.isse.tu-clausthal.de/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte), [hotel recruitment](https://klosterhotel-woeltingerode.de/bewerben/)).

## Sources

- [Goslar district: towns and municipalities](https://www.landkreis-goslar.de/Unser-Landkreis/Portr%C3%A4t/St%C3%A4dte-und-Gemeinden/)
- [UNESCO: Goslar, Rammelsberg and Upper Harz water management](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/623/)
- [TU Clausthal: international support and languages](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/international)
- [TU Clausthal International Center: accommodation](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-tu-clausthal/practical-information/prior-to-arrival/accomodation)
- [TU Clausthal International Center: living costs](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/en/ways-to-tu-clausthal/practical-information/prior-to-arrival/cost)
- [Studierendenwerk: Clausthal-Zellerfeld residences](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/)
- [Studierendenwerk: Haus II](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-ii)
- [Studierendenwerk: Haus VI and rents](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-vi)
- [Studierendenwerk: Haus XI](https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime/haus-xi)
- [TU Clausthal: semester contribution](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/studierendensekretariat/semesterbeitrag)
- [TU Clausthal AStA: transport tickets](https://www.asta.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns-relevante-infos/semesterticket)
- [Deutsche Bahn: Deutschlandticket price and validity](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)
- [Harzbus: current timetables and diversions](https://harzbus-goslar.de/fahrplaene/)
- [Harzbus: route 830 timetable](https://harzbus-goslar.de/?kvg_sp_pdf=01KXZPTDRBTN3AS65LCRCJECPGHCIOMSBG)
- [DB: Goslar regular station departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_2202.pdf)
- [TU Clausthal International Center: airport arrival](https://www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/wege-an-die-tu-clausthal/praktische-informationen/anreise/)
- [TU Clausthal: careers](https://www.tu-clausthal.de/universitaet/karriere-ausbildung/stellenangebote)
- [TU Clausthal ISSE: student assistants](https://www.isse.tu-clausthal.de/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte)
- [TU Clausthal library: student employment](https://www.ub.tu-clausthal.de/ueber-uns/ub-team/stellenangebot)
- [H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders: operating locations](https://www.hcstarck.com/unternehmen/standorte/)
- [Asklepios Harzkliniken: careers and locations](https://www.asklepios.com/karriere/standorte/harzkliniken)
- [Klosterhotel Wöltingerode: recruitment](https://klosterhotel-woeltingerode.de/bewerben/)
- [Goslar tourism: regional food and drink](https://www.meingoslar.de/erleben-und-geniessen/gastronomie/typisch-harz)
- [Goslar tourism: Walpurgis](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/walpurgis)
- [Goslar tourism: Altstadtfest](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/altstadtfest)
- [Goslar tourism: Christmas market and forest](https://www.meingoslar.de/veranstaltungen/weihnachtsmarkt-und-weihnachtswald)
- [Rammelsberg museum and visitor mine](https://www.rammelsberg.de/)
- [Harz tourism: Upper Harz Water Management System](https://www.harzinfo.de/erlebnisse/sehenswuerdigkeiten/unesco-welterbe-im-harz/oberharzer-wasserwirtschaft)
- [Harzwasserwerke: Okertalsperre](https://www.harzwasserwerke.de/ueber-uns/anlagen/talsperren/Okertalsperre/)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Goslar panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2022-05-31_Goslar.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Clausthal market church](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marktkirche,_2,_Clausthal,_Clausthal-Zellerfeld,_Landkreis_Goslar.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Okertalsperre](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Okertalsperre,_Blick_zum_Hauptanleger_Wei%C3%9Fwasserbr%C3%BCcke_(1).jpg)

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