In short
Ansbach is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 187,633 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau (Neuendettelsau). Summers average 17.6 °C and winters 0.6 °C, with about 689 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).
Ansbach district in numbers
- Population
- Area
1,971.32 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
- People per km²
- Universities in the district
1Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)
Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau
- Typical student rent
€120–€311 per monthSource (opens in a new tab)
Published single-room rent range in Augustana-Hochschule’s own residences, varying by room size and facilities. Undated official page, checked November 2026; utility inclusion is not specified. This is campus accommodation, not a district-wide market average.
- Average temperature
8.9 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Rain
689 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine
1,727 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Frost days
83 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
About Ansbach district
Landkreis Ansbach lies in Middle Franconia, Bavaria. It surrounds the independent city of Ansbach, which is administratively separate from the district. Keep that distinction in mind when comparing accommodation, university locations and transport (district background (opens in a new tab)).
Historic towns and open countryside give the district much of its character. Rothenburg ob der Tauber maintains its historical festival traditions, Feuchtwangen has a Romanesque cloister used for theatre, and the Hesselberg area offers walking routes and countryside views (Rothenburg festivals (opens in a new tab), Feuchtwangen (opens in a new tab), Hesselberg tourism (opens in a new tab)).
Main towns
Neuendettelsau
Home to Augustana-Hochschule, whose teaching buildings, library, dining facilities and residences share a campus (Augustana (opens in a new tab)).
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
A historic town known for the Meistertrunk performances and annual Reichsstadt-Festtage (festival organiser (opens in a new tab)).
Dinkelsbühl
Its historic centre includes the Weinmarkt and St George’s church; the Kinderzeche is a major local tradition (Commons landmark documentation (opens in a new tab), Kinderzeche (opens in a new tab)).
Feuchtwangen
The Romanesque cloister and neighbouring collegiate church form the historic centre, with the cloister also serving as a theatre venue (town website (opens in a new tab)).
Heilsbronn
A practical town to investigate for commuting, with direct S4 trains towards Ansbach and Nuremberg (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
Universities here
Universities in Ansbach district, biggest first.
Augustana-Hochschule in Neuendettelsau offers a campus community focused on Protestant theology (Augustana (opens in a new tab)). Nearby alternatives include Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and the universities in Nuremberg. For commuting, choose your address around the actual route: Neuendettelsau’s RB91 connects with the main railway at Wicklesgreuth, while Heilsbronn has direct S4 services (DB departures (opens in a new tab), VGN (opens in a new tab)). This is worth considering if you prefer a smaller community and countryside access; test the evening journey home before committing to accommodation.
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau
University · Neuendettelsau · 2 courses
Housing
Augustana provides a concrete local housing option: furnished rooms in university residences and shared houses, allocated through the Studierendenpfarramt. Private accommodation is also permitted (Augustana housing (opens in a new tab)). There is insufficient verified evidence here to describe the district’s private rental market as either tight or relaxed.
The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.
How to find a place
- Ask Augustana’s Studierendenpfarramt about room allocation and availability (housing information (opens in a new tab)).
- International Augustana applicants can also contact the International Office for help arranging their stay (international information (opens in a new tab)).
- Check meinestadt’s Neuendettelsau shared-accommodation search, paying attention to the actual town shown in each result (local search (opens in a new tab)).
- Before widening your search, compare the address-to-campus journey and evening connections using VGN’s local bus and rail timetables (VGN timetables (opens in a new tab)).
Student residences
Augustana-Hochschule student residences, Neuendettelsau (opens in a new tab)
Augustana-Hochschule
University accommodation with furnished single rooms and shared facilities; apply through the Studierendenpfarramt (official information (opens in a new tab)).
Cost of living
Transport provides a useful budgeting benchmark: in November 2026, VGN lists the Deutschlandticket at €63 monthly and its subsidised version for eligible students, trainees and volunteers at €43 (VGN (opens in a new tab)). Augustana’s published accommodation prices offer another starting point, but confirm the complete charges before budgeting (university housing (opens in a new tab)). A reliable comparison of private rents or total living costs with Nuremberg was not established; compare rent, utilities and the cost of reaching your campus together.
Jobs & employers
Manufacturing and social services provide concrete places to investigate. Schüller manufactures kitchens in Herrieden, REHAU produces industrial polymer products in Feuchtwangen, and Diakoneo is based in Neuendettelsau (Schüller (opens in a new tab), REHAU (opens in a new tab), Diakoneo (opens in a new tab)). Schüller explicitly describes working-student positions, internships and dual-study routes; these are opportunities to explore, not guarantees of a current vacancy (student opportunities (opens in a new tab)).
Typical student jobs
- Production work during university holidays at Schüller in Herrieden (holiday work (opens in a new tab)).
- Logistics work during university holidays at Schüller (holiday work (opens in a new tab)).
- Working-student roles in a suitable Schüller department, alongside internships and thesis projects (student opportunities (opens in a new tab)).
Major employers
Schüller Möbelwerk (opens in a new tab)
Kitchen manufacturing
Manufactures kitchens in Herrieden, with production, logistics, administration and IT functions at the site (company information (opens in a new tab)).
REHAU Industrial Solutions (opens in a new tab)
Polymer manufacturing
Its Feuchtwangen plant makes products including industrial profiles and technical hoses; the site page also lists training routes (REHAU Feuchtwangen (opens in a new tab)).
Diakoneo (opens in a new tab)
Health, education and social services
Based in Neuendettelsau, with activities spanning healthcare, education, care and assistance. Check the location of each role because its operations extend beyond the district (organisation information (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around
The S4 connects Heilsbronn, Wicklesgreuth, Sachsen bei Ansbach and Dombühl with Ansbach and Nuremberg. Allow approximately 25–30 minutes between Heilsbronn and Nürnberg Hbf on the published timetable (VGN S4 timetable (opens in a new tab)). Neuendettelsau’s RB91 takes about 11 minutes to Wicklesgreuth, where you change for onward rail travel (DB departures (opens in a new tab)). Rothenburg has the RB82 branch to Steinach; local buses connect other settlements, so check the specific route rather than assuming similar access throughout the district (VGN network (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional public transport, including these services, but not IC, ICE or EC trains (ticket conditions (opens in a new tab)).
- Main stations
- Wicklesgreuth — interchange between the Neuendettelsau/Windsbach branch and the Ansbach–Nuremberg corridor (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Steinach (bei Rothenburg ob der Tauber) — connections involving RE80, RB81 and the Rothenburg branch RB82 (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Dombühl — served by S4 and RE90 (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Nearest airport
Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport)
A practical airport connection is via Nürnberg Hbf, then the direct U2 underground. The airport gives a 12-minute journey for that final leg; add your journey from the district (airport travel information (opens in a new tab)).
Weather & seasons
Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Ansbach (9 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.
Winter
0.6 °C
53 mm rain a month
1.9 h sun a day
Spring
8.8 °C
52 mm rain a month
5.8 h sun a day
Summer
17.6 °C
71 mm rain a month
7.5 h sun a day
Autumn
8.8 °C
54 mm rain a month
3.6 h sun a day
Expect cold, sometimes frosty winters and much longer, warmer days in summer. Bring layers and waterproof clothing: summer is not reliably dry. Spring and summer are useful seasons for exploring the Hesselberg walking routes, while autumn brings Dinkelsbühl’s fish-harvest programme (Hesselberg tourism (opens in a new tab), Dinkelsbühl tourism (opens in a new tab)).
Culture, language & food
Local history remains part of the events calendar: Dinkelsbühl celebrates the Kinderzeche, Rothenburg stages historical performances and Reichsstadt-Festtage, and Feuchtwangen uses its cloister as a theatre venue (Kinderzeche (opens in a new tab), Rothenburg festivals (opens in a new tab), Feuchtwangen (opens in a new tab)). For student life, it makes sense to plan around campus activities and scheduled local events. If frequent late-night outings matter to you, check both the programme and the return journey before choosing a town.
At Augustana, the campus has an explicitly church-related character, with a chapel and shared spiritual life alongside study (Augustana (opens in a new tab)). That setting may be an important part of deciding whether Neuendettelsau suits you.
Augustana provides English-language information and International Office support, but states that its lectures, seminars and biblical-language courses are taught in German; regular undergraduate and graduate enrolment requires German-language certification (Augustana international information (opens in a new tab)). For daily life, aim to handle housing enquiries, appointments and workplace conversations in German. Do not assume that English-language visitor information means a degree programme is taught in English.
Local food
Rothenburger Schneeballen
Ball-shaped fried pastries made from intertwined strips of dough, associated particularly with Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Bavarian culinary heritage (opens in a new tab)).
Dinkelsbühler Karpfen
Local carp is celebrated during Dinkelsbühl’s autumn fish-harvest programme (Dinkelsbühl tourism (opens in a new tab)).
Hesselberg lamb
Lamb from the Hesselberg area appears among the regional dishes highlighted along the Hesselberg cycling circuit (Nuremberg Metropolitan Region (opens in a new tab)).
Places & events
Places to see
Plönlein, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Old town
A distinctive streetscape and landmark for a walk through Rothenburg (Commons landmark documentation (opens in a new tab)).
Weinmarkt, Dinkelsbühl
Old town
Historic buildings around the Weinmarkt frame views of St George’s church (Commons landmark documentation (opens in a new tab)).
Feuchtwangen cloister
Architecture
A Romanesque former monastery cloister beside the collegiate church, also used for theatre performances (town website (opens in a new tab)).
Hesselberg
Nature
Walking paths, a geological trail and broad countryside views make this a useful destination for a day outdoors (Hesselberg tourism (opens in a new tab)).
LIMESEUM and Römerpark Ruffenhofen
Museum
A place to explore the Roman fort and the history of the Romans in Franconia, highlighted on the regional Hesselberg cycling route (regional visitor information (opens in a new tab)).
Events
Kinderzeche, Dinkelsbühl (opens in a new tab)
July
The historical festival takes place around the third Monday in July, spanning the surrounding weekends (organiser’s calendar (opens in a new tab)).
Der Meistertrunk, Rothenburg ob der Tauber (opens in a new tab)
Pentecost, usually May or June
Historical theatre and festivities recalling the events of 1631; Pentecost is the main annual festival period (organiser (opens in a new tab)).
Reichsstadt-Festtage, Rothenburg ob der Tauber (opens in a new tab)
First weekend in September
Historical groups and performances commemorate Rothenburg’s imperial-city history (organiser (opens in a new tab)).
The Plönlein streetscape in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Southern slopes of the Hesselberg viewed from the western Osterwiese
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Ansbach district, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Ansbach district: FAQ
Is Landkreis Ansbach a good place to live as a student?
It is worth considering if you want campus life in Neuendettelsau or a smaller town with countryside access. Augustana has a shared campus, while Heilsbronn offers direct rail access towards Ansbach and Nuremberg (Augustana (opens in a new tab), VGN (opens in a new tab)).
Is there a university in Landkreis Ansbach?
Yes. Augustana-Hochschule is in Neuendettelsau and specialises in Protestant theology (Augustana (opens in a new tab)). The independent city of Ansbach is administratively separate from Landkreis Ansbach (district background (opens in a new tab)).
How do I travel from Neuendettelsau to Ansbach or Nuremberg?
Take the RB91 to Wicklesgreuth and change onto the main rail corridor towards Ansbach or Nuremberg. The branch journey normally takes about 11 minutes; check the onward connection and your campus’s last-mile journey (DB departures (opens in a new tab), VGN routes (opens in a new tab)).
Is Landkreis Ansbach expensive for students?
Augustana publishes residence-room rents of €120–€311 monthly, checked November 2026, but these do not represent the private rental market (university housing (opens in a new tab)). Compare the complete accommodation charge and commuting costs before choosing a location.
What jobs can students find in Landkreis Ansbach?
Schüller in Herrieden explicitly offers holiday work in production and logistics, plus working-student opportunities and internships (holiday work (opens in a new tab), student opportunities (opens in a new tab)). Availability and suitability depend on the role and your timetable.
Can I study at Augustana using only English?
Do not assume so: Augustana states that lectures and seminars are in German and that regular undergraduate and graduate students need German-language certification. Its international information distinguishes this from doctoral dissertations, which may be written in English (Augustana (opens in a new tab)).
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Sources & photo credits
Last updated November 2026. Population and area: Destatis. Weather: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Universities and courses: our catalogue. Everything else was researched from the sources below and checked — how we research these guides.
Sources
- Landkreis Ansbach: geography and administrative boundaries (opens in a new tab)
- Augustana-Hochschule: campus and academic profile (opens in a new tab)
- Augustana-Hochschule: housing and published rents (opens in a new tab)
- Augustana-Hochschule: international information and teaching language (opens in a new tab)
- meinestadt: Neuendettelsau shared-accommodation search (opens in a new tab)
- Schüller: employer and Herrieden site (opens in a new tab)
- Schüller: student employment and dual study (opens in a new tab)
- Schüller: holiday work (opens in a new tab)
- REHAU Industrial Solutions: Feuchtwangen plant (opens in a new tab)
- Diakoneo: organisation and Neuendettelsau address (opens in a new tab)
- VGN: S4 route (opens in a new tab)
- VGN: published S4 timetable (opens in a new tab)
- Deutsche Bahn: Neuendettelsau departures (opens in a new tab)
- VGN: regional bus and rail timetables (opens in a new tab)
- VGN: Deutschlandticket prices and validity (opens in a new tab)
- Nuremberg Airport: public transport access (opens in a new tab)
- Feuchtwangen: Romanesque cloister (opens in a new tab)
- Hesselberg tourism: walking and landscape (opens in a new tab)
- Nuremberg Metropolitan Region: Hesselberg circuit, regional food and LIMESEUM (opens in a new tab)
- Bavarian culinary heritage: Rothenburg Schneeballen (opens in a new tab)
- Dinkelsbühl tourism: fish-harvest programme (opens in a new tab)
- Kinderzeche: annual timing and published dates (opens in a new tab)
- Meistertrunk organiser: Rothenburg festival programme (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons: Dinkelsbühl Weinmarkt photograph (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons: Rothenburg Plönlein photograph (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons: Hesselberg landscape photograph (opens in a new tab)
Photo credits
- Historic buildings on Dinkelsbühl’s Weinmarkt beside St George’s church — Roman Eisele (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Plönlein streetscape in Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Einaz80 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern slopes of the Hesselberg viewed from the western Osterwiese — Matthias Nonnenmacher (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0
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