# Study in Altötting district, Bavaria

> Altötting is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 113,938 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Altötting district itself; the nearest is Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Landshut, about 54 km away. Summers average 18 °C and winters 0 °C, with about 904 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Altötting is a Bavarian district of pilgrimage towns, river landscapes and chemical industry, with practical options for student housing.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,938 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 569.28 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, Landshut (54 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | From €490 per person/month, plus charges — Advertised starting rent for a room at Scharnagl in Altötting, checked November 2026. An additional monthly service charge varies by apartment size; this is neither an all-inclusive rent nor a district average. | [source](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/) |
| Mean temperature | 8.8 °C (summer 18 °C, winter 0 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 904 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,779 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Altötting district

Altötting combines river valleys and rural landscapes with historic towns. The district stretches across the Inn valley, wooded hills and the southern Alz plateau; Altötting, Burghausen and Neuötting offer quite different settings for everyday life ([district landscape](https://www.lra-aoe.de/landkreis/ueber-den-landkreis/landschaft/)).

Altötting is known for pilgrimage to the Black Madonna, while Burghausen combines its castle with a substantial chemical industry. Neuötting’s long town square preserves characteristic Inn-Salzach architecture ([Altötting tourism](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/wallfahrt/die-altoettinger-madonna/), [Burghausen industry](https://www.burghausen.com/en/location-profile/chemical-location.html), [Neuötting sights](https://www.stadtmarketing.neuoetting.de/tourismus/sehenswertes/)).

- **Altötting**: Pilgrimage town centred on the Gnadenkapelle and its Black Madonna ([Altötting tourism](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/wallfahrt/die-altoettinger-madonna/)).
- **Burghausen**: Castle town and industrial centre hosting WACKER and OMV operations ([castle administration](https://www.burg-burghausen.de/deutsch/burg/bedeut.htm), [economic development agency](https://www.burghausen.com/en/location-profile/chemical-location.html)).
- **Neuötting**: Its historic Stadtplatz has colourful townhouses, arcades and courtyards in the Inn-Salzach style ([Neuötting sights](https://www.stadtmarketing.neuoetting.de/tourismus/sehenswertes/)).

## Nearest universities

The supplied catalogue lists no university based in the district; nearby university towns include Landshut, Rosenheim, Passau, Deggendorf and Freising. However, official student-housing information refers to TH Rosenheim’s Campus Burghausen, so confirm your programme’s teaching location before choosing accommodation ([TH Rosenheim housing](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)). For study outside the district, check the complete journey: Altötting’s rail connections run through Mühldorf ([city travel information](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/service/anreise-und-parken/)). This is worth considering if you prefer smaller towns or have a local industrial placement; WACKER also offers dual-study routes with Burghausen among its training locations ([WACKER](https://www.wacker.com/cms/de-us/careers/education-and-studies/dual-study-programs/overview.html)).

- **Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften** (Landshut) — 54 km away, 50 courses
- **Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences** (Rosenheim) — 59 km away, 73 courses
- **University of Passau** (Passau) — 68 km away, 113 courses
- **Deggendorf Institute of Technology** (Deggendorf) — 71 km away, 113 courses
- **Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences** (Freising) — 75 km away, 45 courses

## Housing

Dedicated student accommodation exists in Burghausen, with additional options in Altötting and Burgkirchen. Availability needs checking directly; the university’s housing directory does not establish whether the wider rental market is currently relaxed or tight ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)).

**How to find a place**

- Contact Campus Burghausen GmbH through the university’s housing page about municipal student accommodation and current availability ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)).
- Search WG-Gesucht, Kleinanzeigen, ImmoScout24 and immowelt for your chosen town; all are recommended in the local university housing directory ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)).
- Ask Scharnagl for a complete monthly quotation, including its additional service charge, before comparing prices ([Lübbe Immo](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/)).
- Check the walk to the station and your return connection before accepting a room outside your teaching town ([Südostbayernbahn timetables](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplandownload)).

**Student residences**

- [Studierendenwohnheim Berliner Platz 3, Burghausen](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen) (Allocation through Campus Burghausen GmbH / WiBG): Furnished rooms with bathrooms and a communal kitchen; allocation contacts are identified by the local economic development agency ([housing information](https://www.burghausen.com/de/news.html?path=1196/sechs-wohnheime-fuer-die-campus-studenten-in-burghausen)).
- [Jugendgästehaus BBiW, Burghausen](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen) (Berufsbildungswerk Burghausen (BBiW)): The university lists furnished student rooms with shared bathrooms and cooking facilities ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)).
- [Scharnagl – Junges Wohnen, Altötting](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/) (Lübbe Immo GmbH): Private furnished accommodation for students, trainees and young workers, with shared study and lounge space ([operator](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/)).

## Cost of living

One concrete housing benchmark is Scharnagl’s advertised starting rent of €490 per person monthly, with an additional service charge ([operator](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/)). The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly in 2026 and covers local and regional public transport; DB lists an increase to €66.80 from January 2027 ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). Compare accommodation and commuting together. A reliable local comparison with big-city living costs was not established, so cheaper overall living should not be assumed.

## Jobs & employers

The strongest verified employment cluster is chemical production and industrial services: Burghausen hosts WACKER and OMV, while InfraServ Gendorf supports chemical-park operations. For students, this makes technical and business-related experience a useful search focus ([Burghausen economic development](https://www.burghausen.com/en/location-profile/chemical-location.html), [InfraServ careers](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/)). InfraServ explicitly describes student involvement in process improvement, communications and plant-related organisation; these are examples of work areas, not guaranteed vacancies ([student opportunities](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/content/Studenten/?locale=de_DE)).

- Process-improvement and sustainability project support ([InfraServ student opportunities](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/content/Studenten/?locale=de_DE)).
- Preparing communications materials and technical reports ([InfraServ student opportunities](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/content/Studenten/?locale=de_DE)).
- Supporting the organisation of work in industrial plants ([InfraServ student opportunities](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/content/Studenten/?locale=de_DE)).

- **WACKER** (Chemicals): Burghausen is the company’s largest production location; its dual-study information also identifies the town as a training location ([WACKER](https://www.wacker.com/cms/de-us/careers/education-and-studies/dual-study-programs/overview.html)).
- **OMV** (Refining and petrochemicals): Operates the Burghausen refinery, producing fuels and petrochemical feedstocks ([OMV](https://www.omv.de/de/unternehmen/raffinerie-burghausen)).
- **InfraServ Gendorf** (Industrial infrastructure and engineering services): Provides chemical-park infrastructure, plant engineering, maintenance, energy, logistics and wastewater services ([InfraServ](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/)).

## Getting around

Regional trains connect Burghausen, Burgkirchen, Altötting and Tüßling with Mühldorf, the main interchange outside the district. Published timetable examples put Altötting–Mühldorf at roughly 15 minutes and Burghausen–Mühldorf at roughly 35–40 minutes ([RB42 timetable](https://assets.static-bahn.de/dam/jcr:a17ac3c7-94b2-4a94-bb25-52a7cdca7bcf/KBS%20942_Burghausen-M%C3%BChldorf_2026.2025-12-04-10-07-33.pdf)). Combining the published schedules gives approximately 75 minutes from Altötting to Landshut Hbf with a suitable connection; add the onward journey to campus ([Landshut timetable](https://assets.static-bahn.de/dam/jcr:ed6ac6a0-9d6f-49f5-9fa5-516684bb7861/KBS%20945_Salzburg-M%C3%BChldorf-Landshut_2026.2025-12-04-10-10-32.pdf)). Local buses supplement rail services ([district mobility information](https://www.lra-aoe.de/themen/fahrzeug-verkehr/mobilitaet/)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional services, generally excluding ICE, IC and EC trains ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). Check construction notices before travelling ([Südostbayernbahn](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/baustelleninformationen)).

- Station: Altötting — regional station on the Burghausen–Mühldorf route ([timetable](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplandownload)).
- Station: Burghausen — regional rail terminus ([timetable](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplandownload)).
- Station: Tüßling — interchange within the district ([Burghausen travel information](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/service)).
- Station: Mühldorf (Oberbay) — principal connecting hub outside the district for Munich and university-town routes ([Altötting travel information](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/service/anreise-und-parken/)).
- Nearest airport: Salzburg Airport — Altötting’s tourism office estimates about 45 minutes by car to Salzburg Airport. Munich Airport is another option, with public-transport access via Munich and Mühldorf; allow substantially more time than the quoted driving estimate ([official travel information](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/service/anreise-und-parken/)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0 °C, 53 mm rain a month, 2.2 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.9 °C, 72 mm rain a month, 5.9 h sun a day
- Summer: 18 °C, 112 mm rain a month, 7.7 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.5 °C, 65 mm rain a month, 3.6 h sun a day

Pack for cold, frequently frosty winters and warm summers that can also be rainy. Spring and autumn suit walking and cycling, while summer offers swimming at Wöhrsee ([Burghausen tourism](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/natur/naturparadies-woehrsee)). The local calendar brings Jazzwoche in March and Altötting’s Christmas market toward the end of the year ([Jazzwoche](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/urlaubsangebote/jazz-pauschale), [Altötting events](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/entdecken-erleben/feste-maerkte/)).

## Culture & language

Pilgrimage and local festivals are prominent parts of Altötting’s identity. The Gnadenkapelle remains a religious destination, while the Hofdult and seasonal markets provide secular gathering places ([pilgrimage information](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/wallfahrt/die-altoettinger-madonna/), [festivals and markets](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/entdecken-erleben/feste-maerkte/)).

Burghausen has an established jazz culture, including Jazzwoche and concerts throughout the year. For evenings out, its jazz programme is a concrete starting point; expect to plan around events rather than assume a large university nightlife scene ([City of Burghausen](https://www.burghausen.de/kultur/kultur-highlights/internationale-jazzwoche/)).

English-language visitor information is available, and Scharnagl advertises multilingual assistance for tenants ([Altötting tourism](https://www.altoetting.de/en/tourism-altoetting/service/travelling-to-and-parking-in-altoetting/), [housing operator](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/)). Do not assume every landlord or workplace offers this. As practical preparation, aim for conversational German and learn vocabulary for contracts, appointments and your subject area. Bavarian expressions are part of the regional identity—the tourism board itself uses greetings such as “Servus” and “Griaß eich” ([Inn-Salzach tourism](https://www.inn-salzach.com/)).

## Local food

- **Teufelstoast**: A particularly local dish associated with Altötting and Burghausen: pork on toast with a spicy sauce, sometimes topped with cheese ([regional tourism recipe](https://www.inn-salzach.com/teufelstoast)).
- **Obazda**: Bavarian cheese spread served with bread or pretzels; the regional tourism board presents a version supplied by Bräu im Moos ([regional tourism recipe](https://www.inn-salzach.com/obazda)).
- **Weißwurst with Breze**: White sausage with a pretzel is included among the Inn-Salzach region’s traditional dishes ([regional food guide](https://www.inn-salzach.com/hauptgerichte)).

## Events

- **Internationale Jazzwoche Burghausen** (March): Annual jazz festival with concerts and late-evening music in the old town ([Burghausen tourism](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/urlaubsangebote/jazz-pauschale)).
- **Altöttinger Hofdult** (After Pentecost, usually May or June): Traditional fair with beer tents, rides and market stalls; the city identifies the period after Pentecost as its annual timing ([Altötting festivals](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/entdecken-erleben/feste-maerkte/)).
- **Altöttinger Christkindlmarkt** (Late November–December): Christmas market around Kapellplatz; the published 2026 dates are 27 November–20 December ([Altötting festivals](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/entdecken-erleben/feste-maerkte/)).

## Places to see

- **Burghausen Castle** (Castle): An extensive medieval castle complex with successive courtyards and museums ([Bavarian Palace Administration](https://www.burg-burghausen.de/deutsch/burg/bedeut.htm)).
- **Kapellplatz and Gnadenkapelle, Altötting** (Pilgrimage): The town’s central religious landmark, housing the Black Madonna ([City of Altötting](https://www.altoetting.de/leichte-sprache/tourismus-kirchen-gnadenkapelle/)).
- **Wöhrsee, Burghausen** (Lake): A lake below the castle with walking routes and summer bathing facilities ([Burghausen tourism](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/natur/naturparadies-woehrsee)).
- **Neuötting Stadtplatz** (Old town): Explore the elongated square, historic façades, arcades and adjoining courtyards ([Neuötting sights](https://www.stadtmarketing.neuoetting.de/tourismus/sehenswertes/)).

## FAQ

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

It is worth considering if your course or placement fits the location and you enjoy smaller towns. Local student accommodation exists, but check your actual teaching address and commute before committing to a room ([TH Rosenheim housing](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)).

### Is there a university in Altötting district?

The supplied catalogue lists no district-based university. However, TH Rosenheim’s official housing pages explicitly refer to Campus Burghausen, so the empty institution list should not be interpreted as meaning there is no local university teaching ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/th-rosenheim/locations/campus-burghausen/study-live-in-burghausen/living-in-burghausen)).

### How do I travel from Altötting to Landshut for university?

Take a regional train to Mühldorf and connect toward Landshut. Published timetable combinations suggest about 75 minutes to Landshut Hbf with a suitable connection, before onward travel to campus; check your particular departure and construction changes ([Südostbayernbahn timetables](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplandownload)).

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

Scharnagl advertises rooms from €490 per person monthly, plus an additional service charge, as checked in November 2026. This is one provider’s starting price, not a typical all-inclusive rent for the district ([Lübbe Immo](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/)).

### What student work is available in Altötting district?

Industrial employers are a useful starting point: InfraServ Gendorf describes student work in process improvement, reporting and operational organisation. WACKER also offers dual-study pathways with Burghausen among its training locations ([InfraServ](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/content/Studenten/?locale=de_DE), [WACKER](https://www.wacker.com/cms/de-us/careers/education-and-studies/dual-study-programs/overview.html)).

### Can I live in Altötting district without a car?

Consider accommodation near a station or a useful bus route, and check evening and weekend connections before signing. Regional rail links serve Altötting, Burghausen and Tüßling, with onward connections through Mühldorf ([Südostbayernbahn](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplandownload)).

## Sources

- [District landscape](https://www.lra-aoe.de/landkreis/ueber-den-landkreis/landschaft/)
- [Altötting pilgrimage and Black Madonna](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/wallfahrt/die-altoettinger-madonna/)
- [Burghausen chemical industry](https://www.burghausen.com/en/location-profile/chemical-location.html)
- [Neuötting sights](https://www.stadtmarketing.neuoetting.de/tourismus/sehenswertes/)
- [TH Rosenheim local student housing](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/die-hochschule/standorte/campus-burghausen/studieren-leben-in-burghausen/wohnen-in-burghausen)
- [TH Rosenheim housing information in English](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/th-rosenheim/locations/campus-burghausen/study-live-in-burghausen/living-in-burghausen)
- [Scharnagl accommodation and published starting rent](https://luebbe-immo.de/scharnagl/)
- [Burghausen student accommodation allocation](https://www.burghausen.com/de/news.html?path=1196/sechs-wohnheime-fuer-die-campus-studenten-in-burghausen)
- [WACKER dual study and training locations](https://www.wacker.com/cms/de-us/careers/education-and-studies/dual-study-programs/overview.html)
- [OMV Burghausen refinery](https://www.omv.de/de/unternehmen/raffinerie-burghausen)
- [InfraServ Gendorf careers](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/)
- [InfraServ Gendorf student opportunities](https://karriere.infraserv.gendorf.de/content/Studenten/?locale=de_DE)
- [Deutschlandticket price and coverage](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)
- [Altötting rail and airport access](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/service/anreise-und-parken/)
- [Altötting travel information in English](https://www.altoetting.de/en/tourism-altoetting/service/travelling-to-and-parking-in-altoetting/)
- [District transport information](https://www.lra-aoe.de/themen/fahrzeug-verkehr/mobilitaet/)
- [Südostbayernbahn timetable directory](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/fahrplandownload)
- [Burghausen–Mühldorf published timetable](https://assets.static-bahn.de/dam/jcr:a17ac3c7-94b2-4a94-bb25-52a7cdca7bcf/KBS%20942_Burghausen-M%C3%BChldorf_2026.2025-12-04-10-07-33.pdf)
- [Mühldorf–Landshut published timetable](https://assets.static-bahn.de/dam/jcr:ed6ac6a0-9d6f-49f5-9fa5-516684bb7861/KBS%20945_Salzburg-M%C3%BChldorf-Landshut_2026.2025-12-04-10-10-32.pdf)
- [Rail construction and timetable changes](https://www.suedostbayernbahn.de/fahrplan/baustelleninformationen)
- [Burghausen arrival information](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/service)
- [Altötting annual festivals and markets](https://www.altoetting.de/tourismus/entdecken-erleben/feste-maerkte/)
- [Burghausen jazz culture](https://www.burghausen.de/kultur/kultur-highlights/internationale-jazzwoche/)
- [Annual Jazzwoche timing](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/urlaubsangebote/jazz-pauschale)
- [Teufelstoast](https://www.inn-salzach.com/teufelstoast)
- [Obazda](https://www.inn-salzach.com/obazda)
- [Regional traditional dishes](https://www.inn-salzach.com/hauptgerichte)
- [Burghausen Castle](https://www.burg-burghausen.de/deutsch/burg/bedeut.htm)
- [Gnadenkapelle visitor information](https://www.altoetting.de/leichte-sprache/tourismus-kirchen-gnadenkapelle/)
- [Wöhrsee recreation](https://www.visit-burghausen.com/natur/naturparadies-woehrsee)
- [Inn-Salzach regional tourism](https://www.inn-salzach.com/)
- [Commons: Altötting Kapellplatz](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alt%C3%B6tting_kapellplatz.JPG)
- [Commons: Burghausen panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Burghausen_panorama.jpg)
- [Commons: Wöhrsee in autumn](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:W%C3%B6hrsee_(Burghausen)_in_autumn.jpg)

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