Worms is one of the oldest cities in Germany. Its history dates back to the 5th century. The city lies close to the Odenwald forest and the Palatinate region.

Culture and Sights

You can visit many cultural and historical places in Worms. These include:

• St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom St. Peter).
• The Kunsthaus with art installations and studios.
• The Liebfrauenkirche. This church is the origin of the Liebfraumilch wine.

Worms is an important historical location. Martin Luther defended his theses here before the emperor. The city is also the birthplace of the Nibelungen stories.

Events and Festivals

Worms hosts several festivals throughout the year. You can attend:

• A seafood festival.
• A Nibelungen drama festival.
• A jazz festival.
• The Backfischfest (a large wine festival on the Rhine river).

Hochschule Worms also organizes its own events for you. These include the Hochschule Worms Ball and a Showabend with music and cabaret. We also host an International Day. On this day, you share your culture, traditions, and food with other students and locals.

Find more information in the official brochures about the city of Worms [bitte prüfen: aussagekräftigen Link für https://www.worms-erleben.de/erleben/planen-und-buchen/service/prospekte-frei.php hinterlegen].