# Study in Ravensburg district, Baden-Württemberg

> Ravensburg is a rural district (Landkreis) in Baden-Württemberg with 291,102 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten (Weingarten), University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten (Weingarten). Summers average 18.1 °C and winters 0.8 °C, with about 1,197 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Ravensburg is a rural district in Upper Swabia, with university life in Weingarten, historic towns and countryside extending into the Allgäu.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 291,102 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,632.08 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 2 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten, Weingarten (10 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €299–€438 per month — Warm rent including utilities for a furnished single room in a shared flat at Lazarettstraße, Weingarten, currently listed on Seezeit's undated residence page; checked November 2026. This is a residence price range, not a district-wide market average. | [source](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/) |
| Mean temperature | 9.3 °C (summer 18.1 °C, winter 0.8 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 1,197 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,763 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Ravensburg district

Ravensburg district covers part of Upper Swabia and the western Allgäu in southern Baden-Württemberg. Ravensburg is its administrative centre; the landscape includes agricultural countryside and rolling hills rather than one continuous urban area. ([District background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Ravensburg))

For students, Ravensburg and neighbouring Weingarten form the most practical starting point. Elsewhere, Wangen offers an old town of colourful façades, fountains and medieval gates, while the Wurzacher Ried provides walking routes through protected moorland. ([RWU housing guidance](https://www.rwu.de/studentisches-leben/mobilitaet-und-wohnen), [Wangen](https://www.wangen.de/gaeste/zu-gast-in-wangen/sehenswert/historische-altstadt), [Oberschwaben Tourism](https://www.oberschwaben-tourismus.de/attraktionen/naturschutzgebiet-wurzacher-ried-ff1ddeaa96))

- **Ravensburg**: District administrative centre, with a historic centre and the Museum Humpis-Quartier in former medieval residential buildings. ([District background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Ravensburg), [Ravensburg background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravensburg))
- **Weingarten**: The campus town for RWU and Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten, whose sites adjoin one another. ([RWU directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt))
- **Wangen im Allgäu**: An Allgäu town known for its historic streets, fountains and surviving medieval gates. ([City of Wangen](https://www.wangen.de/gaeste/zu-gast-in-wangen/sehenswert/historische-altstadt))
- **Bad Waldsee**: Home to Hymer, with the Stadtsee lake close to the town centre. ([Hymer](https://www.hymer.com/de/de/karriere))

## Universities

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten and the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten are based in Weingarten. Start your housing search there if proximity to these campuses is your priority; Ravensburg is another option, but check the complete journey to your teaching building. RWU's directions from Ravensburg station involve a bus to Weingarten Post followed by another bus or a walk. ([RWU directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt)) This area is worth considering if you enjoy campus clubs, student pubs and outdoor activities: RWU highlights shared university sports, student initiatives and the HoKi and Alibi venues. ([Student life](https://www.rwu.de/darum-rwu))

- **Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten** (Weingarten) — 89 courses
- **University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten** (Weingarten) — 37 courses

## Housing

Start early and pursue residence applications alongside private rooms. RWU describes a limited housing market in Ravensburg and Weingarten, with particular competition at semester start; its International Office cannot reserve rooms for international full-degree students. ([RWU international housing guidance](https://www.rwu.de/international/internationale-vollzeitstudierende/wohnen-fuer-internationals))

**How to find a place**

- Apply directly through Seezeit's residence application portal; applications are possible about six months before the intended move-in date. ([Seezeit](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/))
- Check Studierendenwerk Weiße Rose as well as Seezeit: RWU lists Weiße Rose residences on Briachstraße in Weingarten and Henri-Dunant-Straße in Ravensburg. ([RWU housing](https://www.rwu.de/studentisches-leben/mobilitaet-und-wohnen))
- Use WG-Gesucht and the Seezeit Zimmerbörse alongside local newspaper classifieds, including Schwäbische Zeitung and Südfinder; RWU recommends these channels. ([RWU housing](https://www.rwu.de/studentisches-leben/mobilitaet-und-wohnen))
- Before accepting a room in Ravensburg or an outlying village, check the connection to your campus building. RWU's published route from Ravensburg station requires changing buses at Weingarten Post. ([RWU directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt))

**Student residences**

- [Lazarettstraße](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/) (Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee): Weingarten residence with furnished rooms in shared flats, communal kitchens and bicycle storage. ([Seezeit](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/))
- [Weingartshof](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/weingartshof/) (Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee): Ravensburg residence offering furnished rooms in shared flats, with shared kitchens and bicycle parking. ([Seezeit](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/weingartshof/))

## Cost of living

For a concrete housing benchmark, Seezeit lists Lazarettstraße rooms at €299–€438 per month including utilities, plus an €850 deposit. ([Seezeit](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/)) The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026. ([Federal ticket information](https://badv.bund.de/zentrale-aufgaben/jobticket/deutschlandticket)) There are inexpensive campus activities: RWU lists free shared university sports and MoKi film evenings at €2 including a drink. ([RWU student life](https://www.rwu.de/darum-rwu)) These are useful budget anchors, but they do not establish that private housing or total living costs are lower than in a large German city.

## Jobs & employers

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, publishing and leisure-vehicle manufacturing provide distinct employment routes locally. Vetter operates in Ravensburg, Ravensburger has company and publishing operations there, and Hymer is based in Bad Waldsee. ([Vetter](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/de/karriere/jobsuche/), [Ravensburger locations](https://www.ravensburger-gruppe.de/de/ueber-ravensburger/standorte/index.html), [Hymer](https://www.hymer.com/de/de/karriere)) For degree-related experience, Vetter and Ravensburger explicitly offer internships, working-student positions and thesis opportunities; availability depends on the advertised role. ([Vetter student opportunities](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/en/careers/faq), [Ravensburger student opportunities](https://karriere.ravensburger.de/schueler-studenten-und-absolventen/studenten/))

- Working-student positions and internships with pharmaceutical employer Vetter. ([Vetter](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/en/careers/faq))
- Student placements in editorial work, design, marketing, IT and corporate functions at Ravensburger. ([Ravensburger](https://karriere.ravensburger.de/schueler-studenten-und-absolventen/studenten/))
- HR working-student roles and business internships within Erwin Hymer Group; filter its careers portal for Bad Waldsee and other district locations. ([Erwin Hymer Group](https://www.erwinhymergroup.com/de/karriere/stellenangebote))

- **Vetter** (Pharmaceutical manufacturing): Operates pharmaceutical production in Ravensburg, including its Ravensburg Süd site. ([Vetter careers](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/de/karriere/jobsuche/))
- **Ravensburger** (Games and publishing): Ravensburger AG and Ravensburger Verlag are located on Otto-Maier-Straße in Ravensburg. ([Company locations](https://www.ravensburger-gruppe.de/de/ueber-ravensburger/standorte/index.html))
- **Hymer** (Motorhomes and caravans): Bad Waldsee manufacturer offering apprenticeships and dual-study routes as well as other employment opportunities. ([Hymer careers](https://www.hymer.com/de/de/karriere))

## Getting around

Ravensburg and Weingarten share a local bus network within the bodo transport area. ([Stadtbus](https://www.stadtbus-rv-wgt.de/bus-bahnhof/stadtbus_linienuebersicht_ab_10_12_2023-2/)) For RWU, take bus 1 from Ravensburg station towards Baindt/Baienfurt and change at Weingarten Post to bus 6 towards Dörfle/Hochschule; alternatively, RWU gives a 15–20-minute walk from Post. ([RWU directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt)) Regional trains connect Ravensburg with Aulendorf, Biberach, Ulm and Friedrichshafen. ([State transport ministry](https://vm.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn-und-bus/oepnv-angebot-fuer-reisende/bahnnetze-in-baden-wuerttemberg/netz-2-regionalexpress-stuttgart-ulm-bodensee)) Published timetables indicate roughly an hour to Ulm and around 15–25 minutes to Friedrichshafen Stadt, depending on the service; check your travel date for changes. ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5150.pdf), [BOB timetable](https://www.bob-fn.de/fileadmin/data/pdf/bob-fahrplan.pdf)) The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and second-class regional trains, generally excluding IC, EC and ICE services. ([Ticket validity](https://badv.bund.de/zentrale-aufgaben/jobticket/deutschlandticket))

- Station: Ravensburg — regional connections towards Ulm and Friedrichshafen. ([State transport ministry](https://vm.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn-und-bus/oepnv-angebot-fuer-reisende/bahnnetze-in-baden-wuerttemberg/netz-2-regionalexpress-stuttgart-ulm-bodensee))
- Station: Aulendorf — a regional rail connection point on the same north–south route. ([State transport ministry](https://vm.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn-und-bus/oepnv-angebot-fuer-reisende/bahnnetze-in-baden-wuerttemberg/netz-2-regionalexpress-stuttgart-ulm-bodensee))
- Station: Weingarten/Berg — local rail stop on the Aulendorf–Ravensburg–Friedrichshafen route; allow for onward travel to campus. ([BOB](https://www.bob-fn.de/fahrplan/))
- Nearest airport: Friedrichshafen Airport — The nearby airport option for Ravensburg and Weingarten, served by the regional railway. The published timetable gives approximately 15–16 minutes from Ravensburg to the airport stop; check current service and station-access notices before travelling. ([BOB timetable](https://www.bob-fn.de/fileadmin/data/pdf/bob-fahrplan.pdf), [BOB travel information](https://www.bob-fn.de/fahrplan/))

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.8 °C, 80 mm rain a month, 2.1 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.2 °C, 96 mm rain a month, 5.8 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.1 °C, 134 mm rain a month, 7.6 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.2 °C, 89 mm rain a month, 3.7 h sun a day

Plan for cold winter mornings and frost, changeable spring weather and mild-to-warm summers that can still be wet. Waterproof clothing is useful throughout the year, particularly for cycling or walking to campus. Summer brings opportunities for countryside outings and Ravensburg's July Rutenfest; autumn is a good time to settle into indoor campus activities as daylight decreases. ([Rutenfest](https://www.visitravensburg.de/events/rutenfest))

## Culture & language

Local traditions remain visible in public life. Ravensburg's Rutenfest centres on the town's summer celebrations and drumming, while Weingarten's Blutfreitag is a religious pilgrimage with a mounted procession. ([Rutenfest](https://www.visitravensburg.de/events/rutenfest), [City of Weingarten](https://www.stadt-weingarten.de/kultur-freizeit-tourismus/tourismus/barock-basilika-blutfreitag/blutfreitag))

Student social life has identifiable meeting places: HoKi and Alibi, campus film evenings and semester parties. Expect a campus-oriented scene; these venues are a more useful starting point than assuming every town in the district has the same nightlife. ([RWU student life](https://www.rwu.de/darum-rwu))

Check the teaching language of your exact programme rather than assuming that an international campus operates entirely in English. For everyday independence, aim towards B1 German and continue towards B2 if you want a wider choice of customer-facing or professional work; these are practical targets, not universal admission or employment requirements. RWU offers German courses from beginner to advanced levels. ([RWU CLIC](https://www.rwu.de/en/studies/clic-language-center)) Local speech belongs to the Swabian–Alemannic dialect area, so informal conversation may sound different from textbook German. ([Dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_Dialekte))

## Local food

- **Seele**: An elongated bread roll commonly topped with salt and caraway, associated with Upper Swabian snack meals or Vesper. ([Regional tourism](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten))
- **Kässpätzle**: Spätzle combined with cheese and onions, part of the wider Swabian and Allgäu food tradition. ([Swabian cuisine](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_K%C3%BCche))
- **Maultaschen**: Filled pasta parcels, traditionally containing ingredients such as meat, spinach and onions, served in broth or fried. ([Swabian cuisine](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_K%C3%BCche))

## Events

- **Ravensburger Rutenfest** (July): Annual town festival with drumming and a historical procession through Ravensburg's old town. ([Official tourism page](https://www.visitravensburg.de/events/rutenfest))
- **Blutfreitag and Blutritt, Weingarten** (Friday after Ascension Day, in spring): A religious procession on horseback carries the Holy Blood relic through Weingarten and surrounding fields; celebrations begin on Ascension Thursday. ([City of Weingarten](https://www.stadt-weingarten.de/kultur-freizeit-tourismus/tourismus/barock-basilika-blutfreitag/blutfreitag))

## Places to see

- **Museum Humpis-Quartier, Ravensburg** (Museum): Explore Ravensburg's urban history inside a group of late-medieval residential buildings. ([Ravensburg background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravensburg))
- **Basilica St. Martin, Weingarten** (Architecture): The baroque basilica on Martinsberg is the focal point of Weingarten's Holy Blood pilgrimage. ([City of Weingarten](https://www.stadt-weingarten.de/kultur-freizeit-tourismus/tourismus/barock-basilika-blutfreitag/blutfreitag))
- **Wangen old town** (Old town): Walk between medieval gates, restored façades and fountains around the market square. ([City of Wangen](https://www.wangen.de/gaeste/zu-gast-in-wangen/sehenswert/historische-altstadt))
- **Wurzacher Ried, Bad Wurzach** (Nature): A protected moorland landscape with walking routes, boardwalks and interpretation about peat extraction and wetland habitats. ([Oberschwaben Tourism](https://www.oberschwaben-tourismus.de/attraktionen/naturschutzgebiet-wurzacher-ried-ff1ddeaa96))

## FAQ

### Is Ravensburg district a good place to live as a student?

Consider it if you value campus clubs, university sports and student pubs. Weingarten is the practical starting point for RWU and PH students, while Ravensburg offers another housing base with onward campus travel. ([RWU student life](https://www.rwu.de/darum-rwu), [Campus directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt))

### Are there universities in Ravensburg district?

Yes. Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten and the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten are in Weingarten, with adjoining campuses. ([RWU campus directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt))

### How do I get from Ravensburg station to RWU?

RWU recommends bus 1 towards Baindt/Baienfurt, changing at Weingarten Post to bus 6 towards Dörfle/Hochschule. From Post, walking to RWU is another option, taking approximately 15–20 minutes. ([RWU directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt))

### How much does student accommodation cost in Weingarten?

Seezeit currently lists furnished rooms at Lazarettstraße for €299–€438 per month including utilities, checked November 2026. This is one residence's price range, not a private-market average. ([Seezeit](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/))

### What student jobs can I look for in Ravensburg district?

Vetter and Ravensburger advertise working-student, internship and thesis opportunities. Erwin Hymer Group's portal also includes student roles in district locations; check each vacancy's location and requirements. ([Vetter](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/en/careers/faq), [Ravensburger](https://karriere.ravensburger.de/schueler-studenten-und-absolventen/studenten/), [Erwin Hymer Group](https://www.erwinhymergroup.com/de/karriere/stellenangebote))

### Can I use the Deutschlandticket for the local commute?

Yes, it covers local buses and second-class regional trains. It generally does not cover IC, EC or ICE trains, so check the service category when planning longer trips. ([Federal ticket information](https://badv.bund.de/zentrale-aufgaben/jobticket/deutschlandticket))

## Sources

- [Ravensburg district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Ravensburg)
- [Ravensburg city and museum background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravensburg)
- [RWU housing and mobility](https://www.rwu.de/studentisches-leben/mobilitaet-und-wohnen)
- [RWU housing for international students](https://www.rwu.de/international/internationale-vollzeitstudierende/wohnen-fuer-internationals)
- [RWU campus directions](https://www.rwu.de/kontakt/kontakt-anfahrt)
- [Seezeit Lazarettstraße residence and rents](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/lazarettstrasse/)
- [Seezeit Weingartshof residence](https://seezeit.com/wohnen/wohnanlagen/weingartshof/)
- [RWU student life](https://www.rwu.de/darum-rwu)
- [RWU CLIC language centre](https://www.rwu.de/en/studies/clic-language-center)
- [Vetter careers and operating locations](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/de/karriere/jobsuche/)
- [Vetter student opportunities](https://www.vetter-pharma.com/en/careers/faq)
- [Ravensburger locations](https://www.ravensburger-gruppe.de/de/ueber-ravensburger/standorte/index.html)
- [Ravensburger student careers](https://karriere.ravensburger.de/schueler-studenten-und-absolventen/studenten/)
- [Hymer careers in Bad Waldsee](https://www.hymer.com/de/de/karriere)
- [Erwin Hymer Group careers portal](https://www.erwinhymergroup.com/de/karriere/stellenangebote)
- [Ravensburg–Weingarten Stadtbus](https://www.stadtbus-rv-wgt.de/bus-bahnhof/stadtbus_linienuebersicht_ab_10_12_2023-2/)
- [State transport ministry: regional express network](https://vm.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn-und-bus/oepnv-angebot-fuer-reisende/bahnnetze-in-baden-wuerttemberg/netz-2-regionalexpress-stuttgart-ulm-bodensee)
- [DB Ravensburg departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5150.pdf)
- [BOB 2025–2026 timetable](https://www.bob-fn.de/fileadmin/data/pdf/bob-fahrplan.pdf)
- [BOB journey planning and service notices](https://www.bob-fn.de/fahrplan/)
- [Federal Deutschlandticket information](https://badv.bund.de/zentrale-aufgaben/jobticket/deutschlandticket)
- [Wangen historic old town](https://www.wangen.de/gaeste/zu-gast-in-wangen/sehenswert/historische-altstadt)
- [Wurzacher Ried tourism information](https://www.oberschwaben-tourismus.de/attraktionen/naturschutzgebiet-wurzacher-ried-ff1ddeaa96)
- [Ravensburger Rutenfest](https://www.visitravensburg.de/events/rutenfest)
- [Weingarten Blutfreitag and basilica](https://www.stadt-weingarten.de/kultur-freizeit-tourismus/tourismus/barock-basilika-blutfreitag/blutfreitag)
- [Upper Swabian regional specialities](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten)
- [Swabian cuisine](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_K%C3%BCche)
- [Swabian dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_Dialekte)
- [Commons: Ravensburg Marienplatz](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ravensburg_Marienplatz_2011-09.jpg)
- [Commons: Weingarten basilica](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Weingarten_Basilika_von_Nordwesten.jpg)
- [Commons: Wurzacher Ried](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:144_Wurzacher_Ried.jpg)

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