# Study in Hohenlohekreis district, Baden-Württemberg

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,644 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 776.75 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | DHBW Mosbach, Bad Mergentheim (27 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €7.97/m² monthly net rent — 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. | [source](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/site/Kuenzelsau/get/documents_E-1092241154/kuenzelsau/Dateien/3.%20Bauen%20und%20Wohnen/Mietspiegel/Qualizifierter%20Mietspiegel.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 10.2 °C (summer 18.8 °C, winter 1.9 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 851 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,740 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/tourismus-und-freizeit)). Öhringen is its largest town, with a historic centre, palace and Hofgarten park ([Öhringen profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/oehringen)).

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](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/,Len/unser-kreis/wirtschaft)). For students, that makes employer access and the journey to campus important considerations when choosing a home.

- **Öhringen**: The district’s largest town, with a Renaissance palace, Hofgarten park and Roman Limes heritage ([district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/oehringen)).
- **Künzelsau**: A town on the Kocher-Jagst cycle route with a historic centre and Würth art museums ([district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/kuenzelsau)).
- **Neuenstein**: Known for its castle and Hohenlohe Museum, alongside an old town with half-timbered buildings ([district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/neuenstein)).
- **Waldenburg**: A hilltop town with historic walls, towers and views across the Hohenlohe countryside ([district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/waldenburg)).

## Nearest universities

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](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf), [NVH routes](https://nvh.de/fahrplan/)). Employer-linked study is also worth considering: Bürkert advertises dual-study routes in Ingelfingen-Criesbach ([Bürkert careers](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/stellenangebote?entry%5B0%5D=5196&limit=12)). 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

## Housing

Künzelsau has municipal student accommodation as well as private rentals, including shared flats and furnished apartments ([city housing service](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten)). Its official rent index provides a useful benchmark for ordinary housing, but does not cover student residences ([Künzelsau rent index](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/site/Kuenzelsau/get/documents_E-1092241154/kuenzelsau/Dateien/3.%20Bauen%20und%20Wohnen/Mietspiegel/Qualizifierter%20Mietspiegel.pdf)). The available evidence does not establish whether finding a student room is currently easy or difficult.

**How to find a place**

- Ask Künzelsau’s municipal housing contact about availability and eligibility for its student apartments and shared flats; the offer is directed at Reinhold-Würth-Hochschule students ([city accommodation page](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten)).
- Use the Heilbronn University room service and DualHome recommended by Studierendenwerk Heidelberg for Künzelsau; the same guidance also lists WG-Gesucht ([private housing guidance](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/privater-wohnungsmarkt/)).
- Compare an ordinary Künzelsau apartment with the city’s official rent calculator, taking its size, age and features into account ([municipal Mietspiegel service](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen%2Bund%2Bwohnen/mietspiegel)).
- Check the exact bus stop, evening return journey and weekend service before accepting a village rental ([NVH timetables](https://nvh.de/fahrplan/)).

**Student residences**

- [Studentenwohnhaus Wiesweg 10, Künzelsau](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten) (City of Künzelsau, managing the property for the district and city foundation supporting Reinhold-Würth-Hochschule): Shared student housing managed by the city; ask directly about eligibility, rent and vacancies ([official accommodation list](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten)).
- [Student apartments Kirchgasse 8, Künzelsau](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten) (City of Künzelsau): Furnished apartments included in the municipal student accommodation offer ([official accommodation list](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten)).

## 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](https://www.mein-hnv.de/abos-und-tickets/abonnements-monatskarten/deutschland-ticket)). A useful free cultural option is Museum Würth 2 in Künzelsau ([museum visitor information](https://kunstkultur.wuerth.com/kunstkultur/orte/museum-wuerth-2/Informationen-Service.php)). 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](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/,Len/unser-kreis/wirtschaft)). Bürkert and ebm-papst describe internships, working-student positions and holiday work, while Würth identifies holiday jobs at its Künzelsau-Gaisbach central warehouse ([Bürkert](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/studierende?n=1), [ebm-papst](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/university-students.html), [Würth](https://www.wuerth.de/web/de/awkg/karriere/studenten_absolventen/studierende-und-absolventen.php)). These are established entry routes, not a guarantee of a current vacancy.

- Warehouse holiday work at Würth in Künzelsau-Gaisbach ([Würth student careers](https://www.wuerth.de/web/de/awkg/karriere/studenten_absolventen/studierende-und-absolventen.php)).
- Production holiday work in Mulfingen and logistics holiday work in Hollenbach at ebm-papst ([holiday-job guidance](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/school-students/holiday-jobber.html)).
- Working-student positions and internships at Bürkert ([student entry routes](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/studierende?n=1)).
- Seasonal administration and canteen work at ebm-papst in Mulfingen ([holiday-job guidance](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/school-students/holiday-jobber.html)).

- **Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG** (Industrial supplies and distribution): Based in Künzelsau-Gaisbach, with a central warehouse offering student holiday work and separate internship opportunities ([Würth careers](https://www.wuerth.de/web/de/awkg/karriere/studenten_absolventen/studierende-und-absolventen.php)).
- **Bürkert Fluid Control Systems** (Valves, sensors and fluid-control technology): Headquarters in Ingelfingen; its student careers pages cover internships, working-student roles and holiday jobs ([company contact](https://www.buerkert.de/de/kontakt), [student careers](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/studierende?n=1)).
- **ebm-papst** (Fans, motors and air technology): The manufacturer has production work in Mulfingen and a logistics centre in Hollenbach, both named in its holiday-job guidance ([company profile](https://www.ebmpapst.com/de/de/company.html), [local work locations](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/school-students/holiday-jobber.html)).

## 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](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf)). NVH lists the X1 between Künzelsau, Neuenstein and Öhringen, and route 19 between Künzelsau and Bad Mergentheim ([NVH routes](https://nvh.de/fahrplan/)). Allow separately for transfers and the final journey to campus, and check construction changes before travelling ([HNV service notices](https://www.mein-hnv.de/verbindungen/verkehrsmeldungen)). The Deutschlandticket covers HNV buses, Stadtbahn and regional trains, but excludes IC, EC and ICE services ([HNV coverage](https://www.mein-hnv.de/abos-und-tickets/abonnements-monatskarten/deutschland-ticket)).

- Station: Öhringen Hbf — regional trains and S4 services ([rail timetable](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf)).
- Station: Neuenstein — regional trains towards Heilbronn and Schwäbisch Hall ([rail timetable](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf)).
- Station: Waldenburg (Württ) — regional trains towards Heilbronn and Schwäbisch Hall ([rail timetable](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf)).
- Nearest airport: Stuttgart Airport — The Hohenloher Perlen tourism association identifies Stuttgart as its nearest airport ([arrival guidance](https://www.hohenloher-perlen.de/planen/ihr-weg-zu-uns)). 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](https://www.stuttgart-airport.com/de/reisende-besucher/anreise-parken/bus-und-bahn)).

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/tourismus-und-freizeit)), while the Hohenloher Kultursommer adds concerts from June into September ([festival information](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/kultur/kulturstiftung/hohenloher-kultursommer)).

## Culture & language

Local identity includes Hohenlohisch, a Franconian dialect spoken in the district ([Baden-Württemberg dialect guide](https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/unser-land/traditionen/dialekte-in-baden-wuerttemberg)). Wine-growing traditions are visible in Besenwirtschaften and wine taverns serving local wines and regional dishes ([Hohenlohe tourism](https://www.hohenlohe.de/erleben/entlang-des-weges/kulinarik-regionale-produkte)).

The documented cultural offer centres on museums, historic venues, theatre and concerts ([district cultural guide](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/tourismus-und-freizeit)). Hohenloher Kultursommer brings classical music, jazz and other styles to venues across the wider region ([festival overview](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/kultur/kulturstiftung/hohenloher-kultursommer)). 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](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/tourismus-und-freizeit)). 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](https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/unser-land/traditionen/dialekte-in-baden-wuerttemberg)).

## Local food

- **Hohenloher Blootz**: The region’s version of Flammkuchen, highlighted as a local speciality by the tourism board ([regional food guide](https://www.hohenlohe.de/erleben/entlang-des-weges/kulinarik-regionale-produkte)).
- **Maultaschen**: A traditional regional dish included in Hohenlohe’s culinary offer ([regional food guide](https://www.hohenlohe.de/erleben/entlang-des-weges/kulinarik-regionale-produkte)).
- **Hohenlohe wine**: Local red and white wines can be explored through wine taverns and vineyard trails, including those in Öhringen-Michelbach and Pfedelbach-Heuholz ([regional food and wine guide](https://www.hohenlohe.de/erleben/entlang-des-weges/kulinarik-regionale-produkte)).

## Events

- **Hohenloher Weindorf, Öhringen** (July; the verified 2026 edition ran from 2–6 July.): Wine and food festival on the market square, around the palace and in the Hofgarten ([Öhringen event information](https://oehringen-lieblingsstadt.de/hohenloher-weindorf/)).
- **Hohenloher Kultursommer** (June–September.): An annual concert festival using historic venues across the wider Hohenlohe region; its programme extends beyond the district ([district festival information](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/kultur/kulturstiftung/hohenloher-kultursommer)).

## Places to see

- **Öhringen old town and Hofgarten** (Old town): Combine the historic centre with the Renaissance palace and adjoining baroque park ([district visitor profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/oehringen)).
- **Waldenburg** (Viewpoint): Walk through the hilltop town for historic walls, towers and broad countryside views ([district visitor profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/waldenburg)).
- **Kloster Schöntal** (Monastery): A former Cistercian monastery in the Jagst valley, with a twin-towered baroque church and the tomb of Götz von Berlichingen ([State Palaces and Gardens](https://www.zisterzienserkloster-schoental.de/)).
- **Museum Würth 2, Künzelsau** (Museum): An accessible art-museum visit with free admission ([official visitor information](https://kunstkultur.wuerth.com/kunstkultur/orte/museum-wuerth-2/Informationen-Service.php)).
- **Schloss Neuenstein** (Castle): The castle houses the Hohenlohe Museum, with collections of paintings, furniture, weapons and other historical objects ([district visitor profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/neuenstein)).

## 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](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/tourismus-und-freizeit), [Bürkert student careers](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/studierende?n=1)). 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](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf)). From Künzelsau, a bus connection towards Öhringen is one option ([NVH routes](https://nvh.de/fahrplan/)); 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](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/site/Kuenzelsau/get/documents_E-1092241154/kuenzelsau/Dateien/3.%20Bauen%20und%20Wohnen/Mietspiegel/Qualizifierter%20Mietspiegel.pdf)). 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](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten)). 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](https://www.wuerth.de/web/de/awkg/karriere/studenten_absolventen/studierende-und-absolventen.php), [ebm-papst](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/school-students/holiday-jobber.html), [Bürkert](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/studierende?n=1)). 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](https://www.mein-hnv.de/abos-und-tickets/abonnements-monatskarten/deutschland-ticket)).

## Sources

- [Hohenlohekreis tourism, countryside and culture](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/tourismus-und-freizeit)
- [Hohenlohekreis economic structure](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/,Len/unser-kreis/wirtschaft)
- [Öhringen district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/oehringen)
- [Künzelsau district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/kuenzelsau)
- [Neuenstein district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/neuenstein)
- [Waldenburg district profile](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/portrait/staedte-gemeinden/waldenburg)
- [Künzelsau municipal student accommodation](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen/unterkuenfte%2Bfuer%2Bstudenten)
- [Künzelsau Mietspiegel service](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/bauen%2Bund%2Bwohnen/mietspiegel)
- [Künzelsau qualified rent index, effective March 2026](https://www.kuenzelsau.de/site/Kuenzelsau/get/documents_E-1092241154/kuenzelsau/Dateien/3.%20Bauen%20und%20Wohnen/Mietspiegel/Qualizifierter%20Mietspiegel.pdf)
- [Studierendenwerk Heidelberg private housing guidance](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/privater-wohnungsmarkt/)
- [NVH local bus routes and timetables](https://nvh.de/fahrplan/)
- [DB Hohenlohe railway timetable 2026](https://kreisverkehr-sha.de/auskunft/vorschau/pdf/KBS783.pdf)
- [HNV Deutschlandticket price and coverage](https://www.mein-hnv.de/abos-und-tickets/abonnements-monatskarten/deutschland-ticket)
- [HNV service disruptions](https://www.mein-hnv.de/verbindungen/verkehrsmeldungen)
- [Hohenloher Perlen arrival information](https://www.hohenloher-perlen.de/planen/ihr-weg-zu-uns)
- [Stuttgart Airport public transport](https://www.stuttgart-airport.com/de/reisende-besucher/anreise-parken/bus-und-bahn)
- [Würth student careers](https://www.wuerth.de/web/de/awkg/karriere/studenten_absolventen/studierende-und-absolventen.php)
- [Bürkert headquarters and products](https://www.buerkert.de/de/kontakt)
- [Bürkert student careers](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/studierende?n=1)
- [Bürkert dual-study careers overview](https://www.buerkert.de/de/unternehmen-karriere/karriere/stellenangebote?entry%5B0%5D=5196&limit=12)
- [ebm-papst company profile](https://www.ebmpapst.com/de/de/company.html)
- [ebm-papst student careers](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/university-students.html)
- [ebm-papst holiday work and local workplaces](https://career.ebmpapst.com/de/de/education-and-study/school-students/holiday-jobber.html)
- [Museum Würth 2 visitor information](https://kunstkultur.wuerth.com/kunstkultur/orte/museum-wuerth-2/Informationen-Service.php)
- [Baden-Württemberg dialect guide](https://www.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/unser-land/traditionen/dialekte-in-baden-wuerttemberg)
- [Hohenlohe regional food and wine](https://www.hohenlohe.de/erleben/entlang-des-weges/kulinarik-regionale-produkte)
- [Hohenloher Weindorf 2026](https://oehringen-lieblingsstadt.de/hohenloher-weindorf/)
- [Hohenloher Kultursommer official overview](https://www.hohenlohekreis.de/unser-kreis/kultur/kulturstiftung/hohenloher-kultursommer)
- [Kloster Schöntal official monument website](https://www.zisterzienserkloster-schoental.de/)
- [Commons: Waldenburg view, photograph and licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_aus_dem_Lachnersturm_auf_Waldenburg._06.jpg)
- [Commons: Künzelsau fountains, photograph and licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:K%C3%BCnzelsau_Wasserspiele_am_Kocher.JPG)
- [Commons: Öhringen market square, photograph and licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%C3%96hringen_Marktplatz.jpg)

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