The station building has been the clubhouse of the Pforzheim Railway Friends Association since 1988. Built in 1874 and lovingly renovated in accordance with historic preservation regulations, it houses a small museum on railway history on the ground floor. Several major events take place in and around the station throughout the year, such as the Railway Days, the Station Festival, and the Book Market, as well as smaller private and public events. The association renovates and maintains the historic building, builds and operates several model railways in various gauges, and deals with all topics related to railways. On the Railway Days around January 6th, all rooms of the station are open to visitors, and both the association's own model railway layouts and those belonging to guests can be viewed. During the Station Festival on Ascension Day, a large beer garden is operated in front of the building, which is popular with many day-trippers. The large goods hall and ticket hall can be used for events. For example, concerts are held here during Advent, as well as the large book market on the first Sunday in November.