# Study in Rems-Murr-Kreis district, Baden-Württemberg

> Rems-Murr-Kreis is a rural district (Landkreis) in Baden-Württemberg with 440,696 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: EHIP - Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive (Backnang). Summers average 17.8 °C and winters 1.2 °C, with about 895 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Rems-Murr-Kreis combines commuter towns, wine-growing country and forest landscapes in the Stuttgart region.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 440,696 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 858.08 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | EHIP - Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive, Backnang (7 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €10.16/m² per month, excluding utilities — Average net cold rent in Waiblingen's official Mietspiegel 2025, with a reference date of 1 August 2024. The index is valid from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2027. This is an apartment comparison-rent benchmark, not a WG-room price or an average of current advertisements. | [source](https://www.waiblingen.de/ceasy/resource/?download=1&id=32139) |
| Mean temperature | 9.4 °C (summer 17.8 °C, winter 1.2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 895 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,739 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Rems-Murr-Kreis district

Rems-Murr-Kreis belongs to the Stuttgart region, with its district administration in Waiblingen. The Rems and Murr rivers give the district its name; settlement is concentrated in the western towns and river valleys, while forested hills shape much of the north and centre ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rems-Murr-Kreis)).

Its character combines industry with wine-growing traditions. STIHL has manufacturing and development operations in Waiblingen, while the Remstal's Besenwirtschaften are winegrowers' taverns serving their own wine and Swabian food ([STIHL](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/ueber-stihl/produktion-vertrieb/stihl-deutschland), [Remstal Tourismus](https://remstal.de/index.php/genuss/wein/besenwirtschaften-vinotheken/besenwirtschaften)).

- **Waiblingen**: The district's administrative centre, with both S-Bahn and regional rail services ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rems-Murr-Kreis), [DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6471.pdf)).
- **Backnang**: A useful rail base for journeys towards Stuttgart and, on the S4, Ludwigsburg ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)).
- **Schorndorf**: A town with a central market square, regional trains and the S2 connection to Stuttgart ([city market information](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/stadt-buerger/die-daimlerstadt/stadtbild-natur/wochenmarkt), [city transport information](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/freizeit-tourismus/gaesteservice/anreise-parken/bus-bahn)).
- **Fellbach**: Its wine-growing identity is celebrated at the annual Fellbacher Herbst harvest and wine festival ([City of Fellbach](https://www.fellbach.de/de/Kultur,Genuss,Wein/Feste-und-Veranstaltungen/Fellbacher-Herbst)).
- **Winnenden**: Home to a Rems-Murr-Kliniken hospital and Kärcher operations offering student placements ([Rems-Murr-Kliniken](https://rems-murr-kliniken.de/karriere/wilkommen-bei-den-rmk/), [Kärcher student careers](https://careers.kaercher.com/go/DE_StudentenTaetigkeiten/8959555/kaercher.jobs2web.com)).

## Universities

EHIP – Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive is based in Backnang. Its regular distance-learning programme is fully digital and requires no regular campus attendance, so moving nearby is a lifestyle choice rather than a teaching requirement ([EHIP](https://www.ehip.eu/kontakt/)). Nearby campus-based options include universities in Ludwigsburg and Esslingen. For a Ludwigsburg commute, Backnang has a direct S4 connection; allow additional time between the station and your campus ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)). Consider the district if you value access to local employers and countryside, and choose your address around the journey you will actually make.

- **EHIP - Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive** (Backnang) — 12 courses

## Housing

Start searching early and compare several towns: the University of Stuttgart recommends beginning the regional housing search even before admission ([university housing advice](https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/studium/neu-in-stuttgart/wohnen/)). Waiblingen has an official rent index, but it measures comparison rents rather than today's advertised student-room prices ([City of Waiblingen](https://www.waiblingen.de/de/Das-Rathaus/Buergerservice/Bauen-Wohnen/Mietspiegel)).

**How to find a place**

- Check the Waiblingen shared-room search on meinestadt.de, and inspect the actual address and accommodation type before comparing offers ([local search](https://www.meinestadt.de/waiblingen/immobilien/wg-zimmer)).
- Use ImmoScout24's Waiblingen WG search and expand it to neighbouring Fellbach and Winnenden when results are limited ([local search](https://www.immobilienscout24.de/Suche/de/baden-wuerttemberg/rems-murr-kreis/waiblingen/wg-zimmer)).
- Use Waiblingen's official Mietspiegel and linked calculator to understand an apartment's comparison rent; ask separately about heating, other charges and internet ([City of Waiblingen](https://www.waiblingen.de/de/Das-Rathaus/Buergerservice/Bauen-Wohnen/Mietspiegel)).
- Before signing, compare the journey from the property to your campus. Backnang's direct S4 to Ludwigsburg and Waiblingen's Stuttgart services make different addresses suitable for different commutes ([Backnang timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf), [Waiblingen timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6471.pdf)).

## Cost of living

The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month through December 2026 and covers local and regional public transport; most long-distance trains are excluded ([VVS](https://www.vvs.de/tickets-und-abos/deutschland-ticket)). Waiblingen's published housing benchmark excludes utilities, so budget from the actual warm rent and any separately billed services ([official rent index](https://www.waiblingen.de/ceasy/resource/?download=1&id=32139)). Compare complete offers before assuming that living outside Stuttgart will save money.

## Jobs & employers

Manufacturing, development and healthcare provide concrete employment routes here: STIHL operates in Waiblingen and Fellbach, Kärcher advertises student placements in Winnenden, and Rems-Murr-Kliniken operates hospitals in Winnenden and Schorndorf ([STIHL](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/ueber-stihl/produktion-vertrieb/stihl-deutschland), [Kärcher](https://careers.kaercher.com/go/DE_StudentenTaetigkeiten/8959555/kaercher.jobs2web.com), [Rems-Murr-Kliniken](https://rems-murr-kliniken.de/karriere/wilkommen-bei-den-rmk/)). Kärcher also offers apprenticeships and dual-study routes; these are separate commitments from an ordinary student job ([Kärcher training](https://www.kaercher.com/de/de/karriere/ausbildung-und-dh-studium)).

- Working-student roles in communications and digital portfolio management at STIHL ([careers portal](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/career/job-offers)).
- Working-student support in product certification and labelling at STIHL ([careers portal](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/career/job-offers)).
- Visitor-service work at STIHL Markenwelt in Waiblingen ([careers portal](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/career/job-offers)).
- Working-student roles in purchasing and communications at Kärcher in Winnenden ([student careers portal](https://careers.kaercher.com/go/DE_StudentenTaetigkeiten/8959555/kaercher.jobs2web.com)).
- Holiday jobs at STIHL when its seasonal application form is open ([careers portal](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/career/job-offers)).

- **STIHL** (Power tools and manufacturing): Waiblingen houses the company's headquarters, production and development operations; Fellbach has IT, finance and controlling functions ([STIHL locations](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/ueber-stihl/produktion-vertrieb/stihl-deutschland)).
- **Kärcher** (Cleaning technology): Offers working-student roles and internships in Winnenden, including technical and business functions ([student careers](https://careers.kaercher.com/go/DE_StudentenTaetigkeiten/8959555/kaercher.jobs2web.com), [company training information](https://www.kaercher.com/de/de/karriere/ausbildung-und-dh-studium)).
- **Rems-Murr-Kliniken** (Healthcare): Operates hospitals in Winnenden and Schorndorf, with career paths spanning clinical work, administration, technical services and hospital support ([employer information](https://rems-murr-kliniken.de/karriere/wilkommen-bei-den-rmk/)).

## Getting around

The district is within VVS. Schorndorf has the S2 and regional trains towards Stuttgart ([city transport information](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/freizeit-tourismus/gaesteservice/anreise-parken/bus-bahn)). Published timetable examples put Waiblingen–Stuttgart Hbf at about 15 minutes by S-Bahn, Backnang–Stuttgart Hbf at about 25–30 minutes by regional train or 34 minutes by S3, and Backnang–Ludwigsburg at about 33 minutes by S4. These are station-to-station examples; check your travel date for alterations ([Waiblingen timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6471.pdf), [Backnang timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)). The Deutschlandticket covers these local and regional services ([VVS](https://www.vvs.de/tickets-und-abos/deutschland-ticket)).

- Station: Waiblingen — regional trains and S-Bahn connections ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6471.pdf)).
- Station: Backnang — regional trains, S3 and S4 ([DB](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)).
- Station: Schorndorf — regional trains and S2 ([City of Schorndorf](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/freizeit-tourismus/gaesteservice/anreise-parken/bus-bahn)).
- Nearest airport: Stuttgart Airport — Accessible through the Stuttgart S-Bahn network. VVS gives about 27 minutes from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to the airport on S2/S3; add your journey from the district and check the day's connection ([VVS airport guide](https://www.vvs.de/flughafen)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 1.2 °C, 68 mm rain a month, 2.1 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.2 °C, 69 mm rain a month, 5.7 h sun a day
- Summer: 17.8 °C, 91 mm rain a month, 7.5 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.2 °C, 70 mm rain a month, 3.7 h sun a day

Expect cold, often frosty winters and warmer summers, with rain possible throughout the year. Bring layers and waterproof clothing for everyday travel. Summer offers time by Ebnisee, while autumn brings Fellbach's harvest and wine celebrations ([Kaisersbach](https://www.kaisersbach.de/freizeit-tourismus/beliebteste-ausflugsziele/ebnisee), [Fellbacher Herbst](https://www.fellbach.de/de/Kultur,Genuss,Wein/Feste-und-Veranstaltungen/Fellbacher-Herbst)).

## Culture & language

Wine-growing traditions are particularly visible in the Remstal. A Besenwirtschaft is a place to try a grower's own wine alongside Swabian dishes; check its opening calendar before travelling ([Remstal Tourismus](https://remstal.de/index.php/genuss/wein/besenwirtschaften-vinotheken/besenwirtschaften)).

For evenings out, look at specific venues and programmes. Schorndorf's Club Manufaktur hosts rock, pop, electronic music and jazz, alongside talks and the Kleine Fluchten cinema. It offers a concrete starting point for meeting people beyond your course ([City of Schorndorf](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/freizeit-tourismus/kultur-events/club-manufaktur)).

Plan to use German for housing enquiries and everyday administration, and ask employers directly whether a role can be done in English. As a practical learning target, aim for B1 for everyday independence and work towards B2 for more demanding conversations; these are recommendations, not universal admission requirements. Swabian dialect is part of the area's linguistic background, including around Waiblingen and Backnang ([dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_Dialekte)).

## Local food

- **Maultaschen**: Swabian pasta pockets, traditionally filled with meat, herbs and vegetables; meat-free versions also exist ([Schmeck den Süden](https://www.schmeck-den-sueden.de/originale/maultaschen/)).
- **Spätzle**: Fresh egg noodles that are a staple of Swabian cooking, served as a side dish or with cheese ([Swabian cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_cuisine)).
- **Remstal wine**: Try wine made by local growers in a Besenwirtschaft, where it is served with regional food ([Remstal Tourismus](https://remstal.de/index.php/genuss/wein/besenwirtschaften-vinotheken/besenwirtschaften)).

## Events

- **Backnanger Straßenfest** (June): An old-town street festival with music, local associations and food stalls. The confirmed 2026 edition ran from 26 to 29 June ([official festival website](https://www.backnanger-strassenfest.de/-/start/vbid2061)).
- **Fellbacher Herbst** (Second weekend of October): A harvest and wine festival with a procession, live music and fairground attractions. The city's 2026 programme covered 9–12 October ([City of Fellbach](https://www.fellbach.de/de/Kultur,Genuss,Wein/Feste-und-Veranstaltungen/Fellbacher-Herbst)).

## Places to see

- **Waiblingen old town and Rems weir** (Old town): The view from Kleine Erleninsel brings together the river weir, Bürgermühle and Nikolauskirche ([documented location](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waiblingen_-_Altstadt_-_Ansicht_von_der_Kleinen_Erleninsel_%C3%BCber_Wehr_%281%29.jpg)).
- **Schorndorf market square** (Old town): Visit the central squares for the weekly market, held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with produce, cheese, bread and other foods ([City of Schorndorf](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/stadt-buerger/die-daimlerstadt/stadtbild-natur/wochenmarkt)).
- **Ebnisee** (Lake): A lake surrounded by mixed woodland in the Welzheimer Wald, with summer swimming, rowing and pedal boats ([Municipality of Kaisersbach](https://www.kaisersbach.de/freizeit-tourismus/beliebteste-ausflugsziele/ebnisee)).
- **STIHL Markenwelt** (Museum): The company museum at Waiblingen's Werk 1 explores STIHL and subjects connected with forests and forestry ([STIHL](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/ueber-stihl/produktion-vertrieb/stihl-deutschland)).

## FAQ

### Is Rems-Murr-Kreis a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if your campus or workplace fits the rail network: Waiblingen has quick Stuttgart connections, while Backnang has a direct S4 to Ludwigsburg. Compare the complete journey from a prospective home to your campus before choosing a town ([Waiblingen timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6471.pdf), [Backnang timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)).

### Is there a university in Rems-Murr-Kreis?

Yes. EHIP – Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive is based in Backnang. Its regular distance-learning programme is digital and does not require regular campus attendance ([EHIP](https://www.ehip.eu/kontakt/)).

### How do I get from Backnang to Ludwigsburg for university?

The S4 runs directly from Backnang through Marbach to Ludwigsburg. Published timetable examples take about 33 minutes to Ludwigsburg station; campus travel comes on top ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)).

### How expensive is housing in Rems-Murr-Kreis?

Waiblingen's official 2025 rent index reports an average net cold rent of €10.16/m², based on August 2024 rents. This excludes utilities and is not a current student-room asking price ([official rent index](https://www.waiblingen.de/ceasy/resource/?download=1&id=32139)).

### What student jobs can I find in Rems-Murr-Kreis?

STIHL and Kärcher advertise working-student opportunities in the district, including communications, purchasing, certification and digital business functions. Check their continuing careers portals for current openings and requirements ([STIHL](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/career/job-offers), [Kärcher](https://careers.kaercher.com/go/DE_StudentenTaetigkeiten/8959555/kaercher.jobs2web.com)).

### Can I use the Deutschlandticket to commute from Rems-Murr-Kreis?

Yes, it covers S-Bahn, local buses and regional trains. The standard subscription costs €63 per month through December 2026; most long-distance services are excluded ([VVS](https://www.vvs.de/tickets-und-abos/deutschland-ticket)).

## Sources

- [Rems-Murr-Kreis geographical background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rems-Murr-Kreis)
- [EHIP study format and frequently asked questions](https://www.ehip.eu/kontakt/)
- [Waiblingen official rent-index information](https://www.waiblingen.de/de/Das-Rathaus/Buergerservice/Bauen-Wohnen/Mietspiegel)
- [Waiblingen Mietspiegel 2025](https://www.waiblingen.de/ceasy/resource/?download=1&id=32139)
- [University of Stuttgart regional housing advice](https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/studium/neu-in-stuttgart/wohnen/)
- [meinestadt.de Waiblingen shared-room search](https://www.meinestadt.de/waiblingen/immobilien/wg-zimmer)
- [ImmoScout24 Waiblingen shared-room search](https://www.immobilienscout24.de/Suche/de/baden-wuerttemberg/rems-murr-kreis/waiblingen/wg-zimmer)
- [VVS Deutschlandticket prices and validity](https://www.vvs.de/tickets-und-abos/deutschland-ticket)
- [DB Waiblingen timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6471.pdf)
- [DB Backnang timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_244.pdf)
- [Schorndorf public transport](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/freizeit-tourismus/gaesteservice/anreise-parken/bus-bahn)
- [VVS airport connections](https://www.vvs.de/flughafen)
- [STIHL German locations](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/ueber-stihl/produktion-vertrieb/stihl-deutschland)
- [STIHL careers portal](https://corporate.stihl.de/de/career/job-offers)
- [Kärcher student careers portal](https://careers.kaercher.com/go/DE_StudentenTaetigkeiten/8959555/kaercher.jobs2web.com)
- [Kärcher apprenticeships and dual study](https://www.kaercher.com/de/de/karriere/ausbildung-und-dh-studium)
- [Rems-Murr-Kliniken employer and locations](https://rems-murr-kliniken.de/karriere/wilkommen-bei-den-rmk/)
- [Remstal winegrowers' taverns](https://remstal.de/index.php/genuss/wein/besenwirtschaften-vinotheken/besenwirtschaften)
- [Schorndorf Club Manufaktur](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/freizeit-tourismus/kultur-events/club-manufaktur)
- [Schorndorf weekly market](https://www.schorndorf.de/de/stadt-buerger/die-daimlerstadt/stadtbild-natur/wochenmarkt)
- [Kaisersbach Ebnisee visitor information](https://www.kaisersbach.de/freizeit-tourismus/beliebteste-ausflugsziele/ebnisee)
- [Backnanger Straßenfest official website](https://www.backnanger-strassenfest.de/-/start/vbid2061)
- [Fellbacher Herbst official information](https://www.fellbach.de/de/Kultur,Genuss,Wein/Feste-und-Veranstaltungen/Fellbacher-Herbst)
- [Schmeck den Süden: Maultaschen](https://www.schmeck-den-sueden.de/originale/maultaschen/)
- [Swabian cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_cuisine)
- [Swabian dialect distribution](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_Dialekte)
- [Commons: Waiblingen old town photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waiblingen_-_Altstadt_-_Ansicht_von_der_Kleinen_Erleninsel_%C3%BCber_Wehr_(1).jpg)
- [Commons: Schorndorf market square photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marktplatz_in_Schorndorf.jpg)
- [Commons: Ebnisee photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Der_Ebnisee.jpg)

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