Things to Do in Pforzheim

A modern museum showcasing the history and craft of jewellery and watchmaking. The permanent collection is free to enter, with temporary exhibitions costing a small fee.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon

💡 Pick up the free audio guide at reception – it is excellent and covers key exhibits without overwhelming you.

A short, well-preserved section of Roman road and bathing complex from the 2nd century AD, set beside the Enz River in a pleasant park area.

🕐 Open 24 hours; no gates

💡 Best viewed from the wooden platform above – it gives a better perspective than walking on the road surface. Combine with a stroll along the Enz for a free afternoon out.

A contemporary art gallery housed in a former factory building. Entry to the permanent collection is free, showing works from regional artists post-1945.

🕐 Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00; closed Mon

💡 The free entry only covers the permanent ground-floor exhibition. Upstairs special shows cost around €5, but the permanent rooms are worth an hour alone.

A self-guided walking route through the reconstructed old town, with plaques marking historic buildings and the 'Goldener Löwe' fountain. Most structures were rebuilt after WWII but follow the original footprint.

🕐 Always accessible

💡 Download the free Stadtrundgang map from the tourist office website – it lists 12 stops with QR codes for audio. The fountain is a great meeting point but can be crowded at lunchtime.

A large, open-air wildlife park with deer, wild boar, and birds of prey. You can walk the trails for free and see animals in semi-natural enclosures.

🕐 Dawn to dusk daily; visitor centre open 10:00-17:00

💡 Go early on weekdays to have the park almost to yourself. Bring carrots or apples to feed the deer from the designated feeding stations.