# Study in Main-Tauber-Kreis district, Baden-Württemberg

> Main-Tauber-Kreis is a rural district (Landkreis) in Baden-Württemberg with 133,169 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: DHBW Mosbach (Bad Mergentheim). Summers average 18.8 °C and winters 2 °C, with about 648 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Main-Tauber-Kreis is a rural district of river towns, vineyards and castles, with a DHBW campus in Bad Mergentheim.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,169 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,304.12 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | DHBW Mosbach, Bad Mergentheim (9 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €210–€293 — Monthly rent range for rooms at Schloss 11, Bad Mergentheim, listed on Studierendenwerk Heidelberg’s undated residence page; checked November 2026. This is a residence-specific range, not a district average; the page does not explicitly clarify included utilities. | [source](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/) |
| Mean temperature | 10.2 °C (summer 18.8 °C, winter 2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 648 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,685 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Main-Tauber-Kreis district

Main-Tauber-Kreis lies in the Franconian northeast of Baden-Württemberg, along the Tauber towards its meeting with the Main. Tauberbischofsheim is the administrative centre; Bad Mergentheim, Wertheim and Lauda-Königshofen are other useful starting points when choosing where to live ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main-Tauber-Kreis)).

The landscape combines small towns, wine villages and historic buildings. The Tauber valley cycle route links places such as Bad Mergentheim, Weikersheim, Tauberbischofsheim and Wertheim, making cycling a practical way to explore beyond your study town ([ADFC](https://www.adfc-radtourismus.de/liebliches-taubertal/)).

- **Bad Mergentheim**: Home to DHBW Mosbach’s local campus and its preparatory Studienkolleg for international applicants ([DHBW](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)).
- **Tauberbischofsheim**: The district’s administrative centre, on the Tauber ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main-Tauber-Kreis)).
- **Wertheim**: A historic town at the meeting of the Main and Tauber, overlooked by its castle ruins ([Burg Wertheim](https://www.burgwertheim.de/)).
- **Lauda-Königshofen**: Lauda provides connections between the Tauber valley railway and services towards Würzburg ([Westfrankenbahn](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene), [Mainfrankenbahn](https://regional.bahn.de/regionen/bayern/ueber-uns/wir-und-unsere-partner/mainfrankenbahn)).
- **Weikersheim**: Known for its Renaissance palace and formal Baroque garden ([State Palaces and Gardens](https://www.schloss-weikersheim.de/)).

## Universities

Bad Mergentheim is the district’s clearest student base: DHBW Mosbach has a campus here, including a technical Studienkolleg for international applicants ([DHBW](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)). Würzburg offers the nearby University of Würzburg, Hochschule für Musik and THWS; Mosbach is another university town in the supplied directory. For commuting, choose your address around the actual timetable: Lauda has direct Würzburg trains, while other starting points can add connections ([Mainfrankenbahn](https://regional.bahn.de/regionen/bayern/ueber-uns/wir-und-unsere-partner/mainfrankenbahn), [Westfrankenbahn](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene)). This is a sensible option if you prefer small-town life and have a local course or employer; test the full journey before choosing it for daily study elsewhere.

- **DHBW Mosbach** (Bad Mergentheim) — 1 courses

## Housing

Start with the dedicated student accommodation in Bad Mergentheim. Studierendenwerk Heidelberg operates Schloss 8 and Schloss 11 beside the DHBW campus, with furnished rooms ([Schloss 8](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-8/), [Schloss 11](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/)). Published prices establish a useful budget option, but do not establish current vacancies or whether the wider rental market is relaxed.

**How to find a place**

- Check Schloss 8 and Schloss 11 through Studierendenwerk Heidelberg and ask about availability for your exact study dates ([residence directory](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/)).
- Search the Bad Mergentheim section of DualHome for private rooms and flats near the campus ([DualHome](https://dualhome.de/dhbw/bad-mergentheim/)).
- Use WG-Gesucht and ask the Studienkolleg team for housing support; both are explicitly recommended on DHBW’s local information page ([DHBW housing guidance](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)).
- Consult Studierendenwerk Heidelberg’s list of other accommodation providers covering Bad Mergentheim. Applications to those providers must be made directly ([private housing guidance](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/privater-wohnungsmarkt/)).

**Student residences**

- [Schloss 11](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/) (Studierendenwerk Heidelberg): Furnished student rooms in the Schlosspark, directly beside DHBW ([official residence page](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/)).
- [Schloss 8](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-8/) (Studierendenwerk Heidelberg): Furnished accommodation beside DHBW; listed rents range from €270 to €340, checked November 2026 ([official residence page](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-8/)).

## Cost of living

Two useful budget anchors are Schloss 11’s listed room rents of €210–€293 and the standard Deutschlandticket at €63 per month in 2026 ([Studierendenwerk Heidelberg](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/), [VRN](https://www.vrn.de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/deutschlandticket/)). Budget separately for food, insurance, study charges and any housing costs excluded from the contract. There is insufficient verified evidence here for a district-wide comparison with big-city living costs; a low room price is most useful when the location also avoids an expensive or lengthy commute.

## Jobs & employers

Industrial logistics, laboratory equipment and drive technology provide concrete local routes into student employment: Würth Industrie Service operates in Bad Mergentheim, BRAND develops and manufactures in Wertheim, and WITTENSTEIN offers student opportunities in Igersheim-Harthausen ([Würth](https://www.wuerth-industrie.com/web/de/karriere/studierende/studierende.php), [Brand Group](https://group.brand.de/ueber-uns/ueber-uns), [WITTENSTEIN](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/de-de/karriere/fuer-studierende)). Match applications to your subject, available hours and transport; an advertised student programme does not guarantee a suitable current vacancy.

- Retail assistant work, including part-time and minijob arrangements, in Wertheim Village stores ([student careers](https://www.thebicestercollection.com/wertheim-village/en/careers/student-jobs)).
- Werkstudent roles alongside a degree at Würth Industrie Service ([student opportunities](https://www.wuerth-industrie.com/web/de/karriere/studierende/studierende.php)).
- Working-student roles, internships and thesis projects in drive technology and related business functions at WITTENSTEIN; check which arrangements fit your semester ([student careers](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/de-de/karriere/fuer-studierende)).

- **Würth Industrie Service** (Industrial supply and logistics): Operates an industrial supply logistics centre in Bad Mergentheim and offers internships, working-student roles and thesis opportunities ([Würth](https://www.wuerth-industrie.com/web/de/karriere/studierende/studierende.php)).
- **BRAND / Brand Group** (Laboratory equipment): BRAND develops and manufactures liquid-handling and life-science products in Wertheim ([company profile](https://group.brand.de/ueber-uns/ueber-uns)). The local careers page includes placements and dual-study opportunities ([Wertheim careers](https://group.brand.de/standorte/wertheim)).
- **WITTENSTEIN** (Drive technology and mechatronics): Has student opportunities in Igersheim-Harthausen, with a dedicated route for internships, working-student employment and final theses ([WITTENSTEIN](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/de-de/karriere/fuer-studierende)).

## Getting around

The Tauberbahn links Wertheim, Lauda, Bad Mergentheim and Crailsheim; Wertheim also has the Maintalbahn towards Miltenberg and Aschaffenburg ([Westfrankenbahn](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene)). For Würzburg, the VGMT route planner shows approximately 40–45 minutes from Lauda on listed weekday regional stopping trains; add your journey to the station and onward travel to campus ([VGMT timetable](https://www.frankenbahntakt.de/Routenplaner.html)). Buses and pre-booked Ruftaxi services supplement the railways, particularly in the evening and at weekends ([Tauberbischofsheim transport guidance](https://www.tauberbischofsheim.de/wirtschaft-und-infrastruktur/parken-und-verkehr/oepnv)). The Deutschlandticket covers local and regional transport, including VRN Ruftaxi services, but not ordinary ICE or IC travel ([VRN](https://www.vrn.de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/deutschlandticket/)). Check your exact return journey before relying on public transport for late shifts.

- Station: Lauda — interchange for Tauber valley services and trains towards Würzburg ([Westfrankenbahn](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene), [Mainfrankenbahn](https://regional.bahn.de/regionen/bayern/ueber-uns/wir-und-unsere-partner/mainfrankenbahn)).
- Station: Wertheim — connections along the Main and Tauber valleys ([Westfrankenbahn](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene)).
- Station: Bad Mergentheim — regional station serving the campus town ([Westfrankenbahn](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene)).
- Station: Würzburg Hbf, outside the district — nearby ICE interchange ([district transport overview](https://www.main-tauber-kreis.de/Wirtschaft-Klima-Tourismus/Wirtschaftsstandort/Arbeit-Wirtschaft/Verkehrsanbindung/)).
- Nearest airport: Frankfurt, Stuttgart or Nuremberg — compare from your town — The district identifies all three as airport options; one district-wide nearest airport would be misleading ([district transport overview](https://www.main-tauber-kreis.de/Wirtschaft-Klima-Tourismus/Wirtschaftsstandort/Arbeit-Wirtschaft/Verkehrsanbindung/)). Nuremberg Airport has a U2 underground connection into the city ([Nuremberg Tourism](https://tourismus.nuernberg.de/informieren/anreise/per-flugzeug/)). Compare the complete airport-to-accommodation journey before booking.

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 2 °C, 52 mm rain a month, 1.8 h sun a day
- Spring: 10 °C, 49 mm rain a month, 5.7 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.8 °C, 66 mm rain a month, 7.4 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.9 °C, 49 mm rain a month, 3.5 h sun a day

Expect cool winters with frost, a gradually warming spring and warm summers with occasional hot days; rain is possible throughout the year. Pack layers, waterproof shoes and lights if you plan to cycle through winter. Spring and summer lend themselves to exploring the Tauber valley route, while autumn brings the Königshöfer Messe and Michaelismesse ([ADFC](https://www.adfc-radtourismus.de/liebliches-taubertal/), [Königshöfer Messe](https://www.koenigshoefer-messe.com/startseite), [Wertheim](https://www.wertheim.de/,Len_US/startseite/unsere%2Bstadt/michaelismesse.html)).

## Culture & language

Tauberfranken is the regional identity to know, with wine-growing towns and a landscape shaped by the Tauber ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main-Tauber-Kreis)). The Königshöfer Messe and Wertheim’s Michaelismesse are recurring opportunities to experience local fair traditions ([Königshöfer Messe](https://www.koenigshoefer-messe.com/startseite), [Wertheim](https://www.wertheim.de/,Len_US/startseite/unsere%2Bstadt/michaelismesse.html)).

For student social life, DHBW describes a Campus Stüble meeting space and international campus activities ([DHBW](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)). Plan around campus contacts and scheduled events; this guide cannot substantiate a large, late-night club scene.

Plan to use German for housing, administration and job applications rather than assuming English will always be available. B1–B2 is a useful practical learning target, not a district-wide admission rule; check your course’s requirements separately. The local Studienkolleg teaches in German ([DHBW](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)). Regional speech includes Taubergründisch around Wertheim, Tauberbischofsheim and Lauda-Königshofen, and Hohenlohisch around Bad Mergentheim ([Taubergründisch](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taubergr%C3%BCndisch), [Hohenlohisch](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenlohisch)).

## Local food

- **Fränkischer Grünkern**: Spelt harvested before full ripeness and dried over beechwood heat; try it in soup, salad or risotto ([Bad Mergentheim regional food guide](https://visit.bad-mergentheim.de/de/kultur-schloss-genuss/spezialitaeten-region/)).
- **Tauberschwarz wine**: A regional red-wine speciality associated with the slopes around Bad Mergentheim ([regional food and drink guide](https://visit.bad-mergentheim.de/de/kultur-schloss-genuss/spezialitaeten-region/)).
- **Regional game dishes**: Venison and wild boar feature in local cooking, with particular emphasis during the autumn Wildwochen ([Bad Mergentheim](https://visit.bad-mergentheim.de/de/kultur-schloss-genuss/spezialitaeten-region/)).

## Events

- **Königshöfer Messe** (September; the 2026 edition ran 18–27 September.): An annual fair in Königshofen combining market stalls, fairground attractions, business exhibitions and a festival hall ([official event website](https://www.koenigshoefer-messe.com/startseite)).
- **Wertheimer Michaelismesse** (Autumn; the 2026 edition ran 2–11 October.): Wertheim’s annual traditional fair includes a procession and a closing fireworks display ([City of Wertheim](https://www.wertheim.de/,Len_US/startseite/unsere%2Bstadt/michaelismesse.html)).

## Places to see

- **Wertheim Castle** (Castle): Explore the ruins above the old town and the meeting of the Main and Tauber. Check access before visiting: the operator currently reports that the keep’s viewing area is closed ([Burg Wertheim](https://www.burgwertheim.de/)).
- **Weikersheim Palace and Garden** (Palace): A Renaissance palace with a Baroque garden and extensive sculptural decoration; check the official site for rooms affected by restoration ([State Palaces and Gardens](https://www.schloss-weikersheim.de/)).
- **Residenzschloss Mergentheim** (Museum): The former residence of the Teutonic Order’s leaders houses the Deutschordensmuseum and connects the historic centre with the park grounds ([City of Bad Mergentheim](https://www.bad-mergentheim.de/de/stadtleben/freizeiteinrichtungen/residenzschloss-mergentheim-id_1327/)).
- **Tauber valley cycle route** (Nature): Choose a local section of Liebliches Taubertal – Der Klassiker for a ride between wine villages and towns. The route passes Bad Mergentheim, Weikersheim, Tauberbischofsheim and Wertheim ([ADFC](https://www.adfc-radtourismus.de/liebliches-taubertal/)).

## FAQ

### Is Main-Tauber-Kreis a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if your course or employer is local and you enjoy small towns and outdoor activities. Bad Mergentheim has a DHBW campus, while the Tauber valley offers cycling between towns ([DHBW](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg), [ADFC](https://www.adfc-radtourismus.de/liebliches-taubertal/)).

### Is there a university in Main-Tauber-Kreis?

Yes. DHBW Mosbach has a campus in Bad Mergentheim, which also hosts a technical Studienkolleg for international applicants preparing for higher education ([DHBW](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)).

### How do I travel from Main-Tauber-Kreis to Würzburg?

Lauda has direct regional trains to Würzburg. VGMT’s published weekday stopping-train examples take about 40–45 minutes; journeys from other district towns may require a connection, and campus travel adds time ([VGMT](https://www.frankenbahntakt.de/Routenplaner.html)).

### Is Main-Tauber-Kreis expensive for students?

A verified low-cost option is Schloss 11 in Bad Mergentheim, where the operator lists rents of €210–€293, checked November 2026 ([Studierendenwerk Heidelberg](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/)). This is not a private-market average, and availability and included costs must be confirmed.

### What student jobs are available in Main-Tauber-Kreis?

Examples include working-student roles at Würth Industrie Service and retail assistance in Wertheim Village stores ([Würth](https://www.wuerth-industrie.com/web/de/karriere/studierende/studierende.php), [Wertheim Village](https://www.thebicestercollection.com/wertheim-village/en/careers/student-jobs)). WITTENSTEIN also has a student careers route for internships, working-student roles and theses ([WITTENSTEIN](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/de-de/karriere/fuer-studierende)).

### Can I use the Deutschlandticket in Main-Tauber-Kreis?

Yes, it covers local buses and regional trains, as well as VRN Ruftaxi services. The standard price is €63 per month in 2026; ordinary ICE and IC journeys are excluded ([VRN](https://www.vrn.de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/deutschlandticket/)).

## Sources

- [Main-Tauber-Kreis: general background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main-Tauber-Kreis)
- [DHBW Studienkolleg and Bad Mergentheim student support](https://www.dhbw.de/informationen/internationale-studieninteressierte/studienkolleg)
- [Studierendenwerk Heidelberg: residence directory](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/)
- [Studierendenwerk Heidelberg: Schloss 11](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-11/)
- [Studierendenwerk Heidelberg: Schloss 8](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/wohnheime/schloss-8/)
- [Studierendenwerk Heidelberg: private accommodation guidance](https://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/wohnen/privater-wohnungsmarkt/)
- [DualHome: Bad Mergentheim](https://dualhome.de/dhbw/bad-mergentheim/)
- [VRN: Deutschlandticket validity and 2026 price](https://www.vrn.de/tickets/ticketuebersicht/deutschlandticket/)
- [Westfrankenbahn: routes and timetables](https://www.westfrankenbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplaene)
- [DB Mainfrankenbahn: Würzburg–Lauda route](https://regional.bahn.de/regionen/bayern/ueber-uns/wir-und-unsere-partner/mainfrankenbahn)
- [VGMT Frankenbahntakt: weekday timetable](https://www.frankenbahntakt.de/Routenplaner.html)
- [Tauberbischofsheim: public transport and Ruftaxi](https://www.tauberbischofsheim.de/wirtschaft-und-infrastruktur/parken-und-verkehr/oepnv)
- [Main-Tauber-Kreis: transport and airport options](https://www.main-tauber-kreis.de/Wirtschaft-Klima-Tourismus/Wirtschaftsstandort/Arbeit-Wirtschaft/Verkehrsanbindung/)
- [Nuremberg Tourism: airport connection](https://tourismus.nuernberg.de/informieren/anreise/per-flugzeug/)
- [Würth Industrie Service: student careers](https://www.wuerth-industrie.com/web/de/karriere/studierende/studierende.php)
- [Brand Group: products and manufacturing locations](https://group.brand.de/ueber-uns/ueber-uns)
- [Brand Group: Wertheim careers](https://group.brand.de/standorte/wertheim)
- [WITTENSTEIN: student careers](https://www.wittenstein-group.com/de-de/karriere/fuer-studierende)
- [Wertheim Village: student jobs](https://www.thebicestercollection.com/wertheim-village/en/careers/student-jobs)
- [Bad Mergentheim: regional food and drink](https://visit.bad-mergentheim.de/de/kultur-schloss-genuss/spezialitaeten-region/)
- [Königshöfer Messe: official event website](https://www.koenigshoefer-messe.com/startseite)
- [City of Wertheim: Michaelismesse](https://www.wertheim.de/,Len_US/startseite/unsere%2Bstadt/michaelismesse.html)
- [Weikersheim Palace and Garden](https://www.schloss-weikersheim.de/)
- [City of Bad Mergentheim: Residenzschloss](https://www.bad-mergentheim.de/de/stadtleben/freizeiteinrichtungen/residenzschloss-mergentheim-id_1327/)
- [Burg Wertheim: visitor information](https://www.burgwertheim.de/)
- [ADFC: Liebliches Taubertal cycle route](https://www.adfc-radtourismus.de/liebliches-taubertal/)
- [Taubergründisch dialect](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taubergr%C3%BCndisch)
- [Hohenlohisch dialect](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohenlohisch)
- [Commons: Wertheim townscape and photo licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2010-06-04_Wertheim_am_Main.jpg)
- [Commons: Weikersheim Palace and photo licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WeikersheimSchloss08.jpg)
- [Commons: Bad Mergentheim Burgstraße and photo licence](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bad_Mergentheim-02-Deutschordensburg-2013-gje.jpg)

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