Sporty on the move
Are you in the mood for exercise, sports, or action? No problem! The Crana Mare water park invites you to swim, play beach volleyball, and soak up the sun. At Kronach’s fitness centers and saunas, there’s plenty of opportunity for both exercise and relaxation.
Not enough for you? Then join one of our many sports clubs: from soccer to volleyball, basketball, baseball, and tennis—there’s something for everyone.
Looking for more thrills? Adrenaline junkies will get their fix on the summer toboggan run or on a rafting trip down the Wilde Rodach. The Upper Franconian swimming lakes and the climbing paradise in Franconian Switzerland also offer plenty of variety.
What are you waiting for? Discover Kronach and the surrounding area - and the best experiences!
Enjoy diversity: Gastronomy, nightlife and leisure
Think there’s nothing to do in Kronach? Think again. Our picturesque old town is home to numerous bars, cafés, and restaurants. Our beer gardens and hospitable hosts will take you on a culinary journey through Franconian cuisine.
Whether it’s for coffee with friends, dinner together, or a drink after a long day: In Kronach, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get together and unwind after work.
No Netflix? Our movie theater is just a few minutes’ walk from the LCC.
Celebrate festivals
What would your summer break be without the Kronach Freischißen? Every year, this “fifth season” draws around 300,000 visitors to the Franconian Forest over the course of eleven festival days—breakdancing, a Ferris wheel, shooting galleries, and much more await you. Looking for even more excitement? The “Kronach leuchtet” light art festival bathes the city in a sea of colors for a good week and attracts visitors from near and far. Music fans, take note: At “Die Festung Rockt,” national and international rock stars will rock the fortress walls together with over 2,600 enthusiastic fans. And that's not all: In and around Kronach, there are many more festivals—both big and small—waiting for you to discover them and have fun.
Namesake Lucas Cranach
What do a Renaissance painter and business icons like Judith Williams and Steve Jobs have in common? They don’t just want to be part of the game—they want to actively shape it.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was one of the most prolific painters of the Renaissance—and at the same time a true jack-of-all-trades: pharmacist, mayor of Wittenberg (Lutherstadt), publisher, paint manufacturer, and paper merchant. His paintings and writings brought ideas such as the Reformation to the people.
His workplace was far ahead of its time: He taught the division of labor and, using stencils and templates, efficiently produced numerous paintings in series. What the Cranach workshop was back then is what coworking and maker spaces are today: places where people develop ideas together, share knowledge, and get right down to creating. It is precisely this combination of creative drive, collaboration, and practical implementation that is embedded in the LCC’s DNA.
Your contact person
Hausverwaltung
96317 Kronach
- Telephone: +49 9261 61091-12
- E-mail: hausverwaltung(at)lcc-kc.de
FAQs
The LCC serves the district—we work together with our many partners (e.g., businesses, universities, and organizations) to make our region attractive in the long term: for residents, students, and businesses. We want our home a great place to live, with everything that makes life worth living. That’s why we’re active in so many areas: from education and the economy to housing, public spaces, and public events for everyone.
You can find job openings directly on the Hochschuljobbörse. Essentially, the platform is your direct gateway to exciting regional career opportunities:
- A wide variety of opportunities: Browse through more than 2,000 job posts for internships, part-time student jobs, thesis projects, and entry-level positions.
- Regional focus: The opportunities are specifically tailored to the degree programs and qualifications offered on our campus.
- Simple application process: You can browse all listings directly and easily, and contact companies to get more information. Apply without any hassle.
A quick klick to your job: Find jobs at the Hochschuljobbörse.
It all started with a vision. Ten years ago, no one would have thought that a dynamic educational landscape could develop in Kronach. It all started with the study prgram "ZukunftsDesign" and 22 students. Today, there are three colleges here—what other city can match that?
The most important milestones on the path to a strong regional project:
- 10 years ago: Initial initiatives and concepts set the ball rolling for Kronach’s academic future
- 2020/2021: The LCC Kommunalunternehmen and the LCC Stiftung were established. Kronach officially became a college town.
- Campus expansion: Forward-looking degree programs such as Autonomous Driving (Hochschule Coburg) and Innovative Healthcare (Hochschule Hof) are launched. At the same time, modern buildings like the LCC FabLab are being expanded.
- Today: Six innovative degree programs from two universities are bringing skilled professionals to the region. At the same time, vacant space in the old town has been transformed into 8,500 m² of vibrant teaching and research space. At the start of the winter term 2026/27, ca. 550 students are studying at the LCC. By 2035, we aim to reach 1000 students.
Want to learn more about our history? Discover all the milestones on our journey on our page about the campus’s origins and development.
The best way is through your enthusiasm and your time! The LCC Foundation thrives on volunteer work—because only together can we fill the campus with so much life.
Basically, there are numerous ways to get involved and become part of our community:
- Tinkering in the FabLab: Help others with their DIY projects, assist with workshops, or contribute your technical and creative knowledge to the open workshop.
- Events and Activities: Help organize and run campus events, lectures, or special activity days.
- Projects and Networking: Share your own ideas, support the foundation with day-to-day tasks, or help raise the campus’s profile even further.
In short: Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an organizational whiz, or a creative mind—everyone can find the right way to help shape our community!
Highly versatile. The Lucas Cranach Campus thrives on the dynamic exchange between academia and the professional world—and offers companies numerous opportunities for collaboration.
Essentially, there are virtually no limits to your creativity and your ideas at the LCC:
- Share knowledge and practical experience: Get involved in courses through guest lectures, offer field trips and company tours, or carry out joint practical projects with students.
- Research and Innovation: Take advantage of opportunities for joint research projects and drive innovation right here on campus.
- Support and Networking: Support the campus through donations or by sponsoring events, and become part of a strong regional network.
In short: Whether it’s a practical project, event sponsorship, or research collaboration—together, we’re shaping the future of the region!
Simply reach out directly to the staff at the LCC Foundation and work together to develop tailored ideas for your collaboration.
The Lucas Cranach Campus offers much more than just seminar rooms—it’s also an attractive location for businesses and self-employed professionals.
Essentially, the campus’s real estate portfolio offers a wide range of opportunities for your business success:
- Diverse spaces: In addition to learning and research spaces, the campus also features modern office and commercial spaces as well as attractive dining areas.
- Dynamic environment: You’ll benefit from an innovative network of universities, research institutions, and up-and-coming companies right on your doorstep.
- Current Listings: Since availability changes regularly, it’s worth checking out the current rental listings right here on this page.
In short: From modern office spaces to dining areas, you’ll find the perfect space for your business on campus!
Can’t find anything suitable right now, or do you have specific questions? Feel free to contact Mr. Jörg Müller directly.
Yes, absolutely. The Lucas-Cranach Campus not only provides a space for learning, but also affordable housing where people can feel at home—for the entire region.
Essentially, the housing options offered by the LCC municipal housing authority are designed for a wide variety of life situations:
- Open to everyone: Our apartments are by no means intended solely for students; they are explicitly open to the entire population.
- Subsidized and affordable: Through our commitment to subsidized housing, living spaces remain fairly priced and sustainably improve the local quality of life.
- Modern environment: You’ll benefit from contemporary living spaces in close proximity to vibrant campus life and excellent transportation connections.
In short: Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or a local resident—everyone is welcome here!
Both organizations are shaping the future of the Lucas Cranach Campus, but they take on very different roles.
Essentially, the division of labor can be summarized as follows:
- LCC Municipal Enterprise (Infrastructure & Construction): This organization focuses on the campus’s foundation. The municipal enterprise manages the structural and technical infrastructure for the university partners as well as subsidized housing.
- LCC Foundation (Networking & Support): The foundation is the behind-the-scenes enabler. It supports, connects, and promotes the various partners on campus—from universities and students to businesses and organizations.
In short: The municipal enterprise creates the space and facilities, while the foundation fosters life, projects, and collaborations on campus!
