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Hohenlohekreis is a rural Baden-Württemberg district of small towns, river valleys, wine growing and industrial employers.

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Waldenburg rooftops and surrounding countryside viewed from the Lachnersturm
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In short

Hohenlohekreis is a rural district (Landkreis) in Baden-Württemberg with 115,644 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Hohenlohekreis district itself; the nearest is DHBW Mosbach in Bad Mergentheim, about 27 km away. Summers average 18.8 °C and winters 1.9 °C, with about 851 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Hohenlohekreis district in numbers

Population

115,644Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

776.75 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

149Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

NoneWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Nearest university

DHBW Mosbach, Bad MergentheimWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

About 27 km away in a straight line

Typical student rent

€7.97/m² monthly net rentSource (opens in a new tab)

Arithmetic mean across the rents used in Künzelsau’s qualified Mietspiegel, updated by index and effective from 1 March 2026. Excludes operating costs; this is neither an advertised student-room price nor a district-wide average.

Average temperature

10.2 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

851 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,740 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

67 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

About Hohenlohekreis district

Hohenlohekreis combines small-town life with the valleys of the Kocher, Jagst and Ohrn. Cycling routes, vineyard walks and orchards are part of its everyday landscape (Hohenlohekreis tourism (opens in a new tab)). Öhringen is its largest town, with a historic centre, palace and Hofgarten park (Öhringen profile (opens in a new tab)).

The rural setting sits alongside a substantial industrial economy. Electrical engineering, metalworking, machinery, measurement and control technology, and assembly and fastening supplies are important local sectors (Hohenlohekreis economy (opens in a new tab)). For students, that makes employer access and the journey to campus important considerations when choosing a home.

Main towns

Nearest universities

No university in Hohenlohekreis district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).

No university is listed inside Hohenlohekreis in the supplied Where Is My Uni? catalogue; nearby options include Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences and DHBW locations in Bad Mergentheim and Mosbach. Choose housing around your actual campus journey: Öhringen has direct trains towards Heilbronn, while Künzelsau has bus connections towards Öhringen and Bad Mergentheim (rail timetable (opens in a new tab), NVH routes (opens in a new tab)). Employer-linked study is also worth considering: Bürkert advertises dual-study routes in Ingelfingen-Criesbach (Bürkert careers (opens in a new tab)). This setting is likely to suit someone who values countryside and industrial work experience and is willing to plan travel carefully.

  • DHBW Mosbach

    Bad Mergentheim · 27 km away · 1 courses

  • Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

    Heilbronn · 34 km away · 71 courses

  • Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University

    Mosbach · 34 km away · 2 courses

  • EHIP - Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive

    Backnang · 38 km away · 12 courses

  • Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg

    Ludwigsburg · 51 km away · 145 courses

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Housing

Künzelsau has municipal student accommodation as well as private rentals, including shared flats and furnished apartments (city housing service (opens in a new tab)). Its official rent index provides a useful benchmark for ordinary housing, but does not cover student residences (Künzelsau rent index (opens in a new tab)). The available evidence does not establish whether finding a student room is currently easy or difficult.

The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.

How to find a place

Student residences

Cost of living

For transport, HNV lists the Deutschlandticket at €63 per month under its 2026 tariff, covering local and regional public transport (HNV ticket information (opens in a new tab)). A useful free cultural option is Museum Würth 2 in Künzelsau (museum visitor information (opens in a new tab)). Compare total housing costs, heating and the commute before deciding that a rural address saves money; a reliable like-for-like cost comparison with a large city was not established.

Jobs & employers

Engineering, manufacturing and industrial trade offer concrete routes into local work experience (district economic profile (opens in a new tab)). Bürkert and ebm-papst describe internships, working-student positions and holiday work, while Würth identifies holiday jobs at its Künzelsau-Gaisbach central warehouse (Bürkert (opens in a new tab), ebm-papst (opens in a new tab), Würth (opens in a new tab)). These are established entry routes, not a guarantee of a current vacancy.

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

The Hohenlohe railway connects Öhringen, Neuenstein and Waldenburg with Heilbronn and Schwäbisch Hall. Under the regular 2026 timetable, Öhringen Hbf–Heilbronn Hbf takes approximately 20–25 minutes on regional trains; the S4 serves additional stops and Heilbronn’s centre (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)). NVH lists the X1 between Künzelsau, Neuenstein and Öhringen, and route 19 between Künzelsau and Bad Mergentheim (NVH routes (opens in a new tab)). Allow separately for transfers and the final journey to campus, and check construction changes before travelling (HNV service notices (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers HNV buses, Stadtbahn and regional trains, but excludes IC, EC and ICE services (HNV coverage (opens in a new tab)).

Main stations
Nearest airport

Stuttgart Airport

The Hohenloher Perlen tourism association identifies Stuttgart as its nearest airport (arrival guidance (opens in a new tab)). From Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, S2/S3 services normally take around 25–30 minutes to the airport; add your journey from the district and check service changes (airport transport information (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Ingelfingen (4 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

1.9 °C

71 mm rain a month

2 h sun a day

Spring

10.1 °C

64 mm rain a month

5.8 h sun a day

Summer

18.8 °C

77 mm rain a month

7.5 h sun a day

Autumn

10 °C

71 mm rain a month

3.7 h sun a day

Expect cool winters with frost, warming spring days, generally mild-to-warm summers and a cooler autumn. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof layers are useful for daily travel. Vineyard and river-valley walks offer warmer-season outings (district outdoor guide (opens in a new tab)), while the Hohenloher Kultursommer adds concerts from June into September (festival information (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

Local identity includes Hohenlohisch, a Franconian dialect spoken in the district (Baden-Württemberg dialect guide (opens in a new tab)). Wine-growing traditions are visible in Besenwirtschaften and wine taverns serving local wines and regional dishes (Hohenlohe tourism (opens in a new tab)).

The documented cultural offer centres on museums, historic venues, theatre and concerts (district cultural guide (opens in a new tab)). Hohenloher Kultursommer brings classical music, jazz and other styles to venues across the wider region (festival overview (opens in a new tab)). For student evenings, plan around specific events and your return transport; a substantial late-night club scene was not verified.

English-language visitor information is available, but that does not establish how consistently English is spoken by landlords, employers or local services (district tourism information (opens in a new tab)). As a practical learning target, aim for conversational German and work towards B1–B2 for greater independence; this is advice, not a universal admission or job requirement. You may hear Hohenlohisch, a local Franconian dialect (state dialect guide (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Fountains beside the Kocher in Künzelsau, with Schloss Bartenau behind

    Fountains beside the Kocher in Künzelsau, with Schloss Bartenau behind

  • Öhringen market square viewed from the palace tower

    Öhringen market square viewed from the palace tower

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Studying in Hohenlohekreis district: FAQ

Is Hohenlohekreis a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if countryside access and industrial work experience matter to you: the district offers extensive walking and cycling opportunities, and local employers advertise student entry routes (district tourism (opens in a new tab), Bürkert student careers (opens in a new tab)). Check the complete journey to your campus before choosing a home.

How do I get from Hohenlohekreis to Heilbronn?

From Öhringen Hbf, regular regional trains take approximately 20–25 minutes to Heilbronn Hbf under the published 2026 timetable (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)). From Künzelsau, a bus connection towards Öhringen is one option (NVH routes (opens in a new tab)); allow additional time for transfers and campus travel.

Is Hohenlohekreis expensive for students?

Künzelsau’s updated official rent index gives an average net rent of €7.97/m², effective from March 2026, excluding operating costs (official Mietspiegel (opens in a new tab)). It is an ordinary-housing benchmark, not a student-room price; compare actual warm rent and commuting costs.

Are there student residences in Hohenlohekreis?

Yes. Künzelsau lists municipal student apartments and manages the student house at Wiesweg 10 for a local foundation (city accommodation service (opens in a new tab)). Ask the city directly about eligibility and vacancies.

What jobs can students find in Hohenlohekreis?

Verified routes include warehouse holiday work at Würth, production and logistics holiday work at ebm-papst, and working-student positions at Bürkert (Würth (opens in a new tab), ebm-papst (opens in a new tab), Bürkert (opens in a new tab)). Check current vacancies and workplace travel arrangements.

Can I use the Deutschlandticket in Hohenlohekreis?

Yes. It covers HNV local buses, Stadtbahn and regional trains, including RE and RB services; IC, EC and ICE trains are excluded (HNV ticket coverage (opens in a new tab)).

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Sources & photo credits

Last updated November 2026. Population and area: Destatis. Weather: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Universities and courses: our catalogue. Everything else was researched from the sources below and checked — how we research these guides.

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