# Study in Ansbach district, Bavaria

> 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).

Landkreis Ansbach is a rural Franconian district with historic towns, countryside and campus life in Neuendettelsau.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 187,633 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,971.32 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, Ansbach (9 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €120–€311 per month — 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. | [source](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html) |
| Mean temperature | 8.9 °C (summer 17.6 °C, winter 0.6 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 689 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,727 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Ansbach)).

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](https://www.meistertrunk.de/de/programm/), [Feuchtwangen](https://www.feuchtwangen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten-entdecken/kreuzgang/), [Hesselberg tourism](https://www.hesselberg.de/)).

- **Neuendettelsau**: Home to Augustana-Hochschule, whose teaching buildings, library, dining facilities and residences share a campus ([Augustana](https://augustana.de/start.html)).
- **Rothenburg ob der Tauber**: A historic town known for the Meistertrunk performances and annual Reichsstadt-Festtage ([festival organiser](https://www.meistertrunk.de/de/programm/)).
- **Dinkelsbühl**: Its historic centre includes the Weinmarkt and St George’s church; the Kinderzeche is a major local tradition ([Commons landmark documentation](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dinkelsb%C3%BChl_-_Altstadt_-_Weinmarkt_2,_4,_6_und_M%C3%BCnster_St._Georg_von_NW.jpg), [Kinderzeche](https://www.kinderzeche.de/termine-der-kinderzeche/)).
- **Feuchtwangen**: The Romanesque cloister and neighbouring collegiate church form the historic centre, with the cloister also serving as a theatre venue ([town website](https://www.feuchtwangen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten-entdecken/kreuzgang/)).
- **Heilsbronn**: A practical town to investigate for commuting, with direct S4 trains towards Ansbach and Nuremberg ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?lineName=S4)).

## Universities

Augustana-Hochschule in Neuendettelsau offers a campus community focused on Protestant theology ([Augustana](https://augustana.de/start.html)). 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](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_4378.pdf), [VGN](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?lineName=S4)). This is worth considering if you prefer a smaller community and countryside access; test the evening journey home before committing to accommodation.

- **Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau** (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](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html)). There is insufficient verified evidence here to describe the district’s private rental market as either tight or relaxed.

**How to find a place**

- Ask Augustana’s Studierendenpfarramt about room allocation and availability ([housing information](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html)).
- International Augustana applicants can also contact the International Office for help arranging their stay ([international information](https://augustana.de/english.html)).
- Check meinestadt’s Neuendettelsau shared-accommodation search, paying attention to the actual town shown in each result ([local search](https://www.meinestadt.de/neuendettelsau/immobilien/wg-zimmer)).
- Before widening your search, compare the address-to-campus journey and evening connections using VGN’s local bus and rail timetables ([VGN timetables](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)).

**Student residences**

- [Augustana-Hochschule student residences, Neuendettelsau](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html) (Augustana-Hochschule): University accommodation with furnished single rooms and shared facilities; apply through the Studierendenpfarramt ([official information](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html)).

## 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](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket/)). Augustana’s published accommodation prices offer another starting point, but confirm the complete charges before budgeting ([university housing](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html)). 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](https://karriere.schueller.de/home/arbeitgeber/), [REHAU](https://www.rehau.com/de-de/willkommen-am-rehau-standort-feuchtwangen), [Diakoneo](https://www.diakoneo.de/ueber-uns)). Schüller explicitly describes working-student positions, internships and dual-study routes; these are opportunities to explore, not guarantees of a current vacancy ([student opportunities](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/studium/)).

- Production work during university holidays at Schüller in Herrieden ([holiday work](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/ferienarbeit/)).
- Logistics work during university holidays at Schüller ([holiday work](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/ferienarbeit/)).
- Working-student roles in a suitable Schüller department, alongside internships and thesis projects ([student opportunities](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/studium/)).

- **Schüller Möbelwerk** (Kitchen manufacturing): Manufactures kitchens in Herrieden, with production, logistics, administration and IT functions at the site ([company information](https://karriere.schueller.de/home/arbeitgeber/)).
- **REHAU Industrial Solutions** (Polymer manufacturing): Its Feuchtwangen plant makes products including industrial profiles and technical hoses; the site page also lists training routes ([REHAU Feuchtwangen](https://www.rehau.com/de-de/willkommen-am-rehau-standort-feuchtwangen)).
- **Diakoneo** (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](https://www.diakoneo.de/ueber-uns)).

## 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](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:01004:H:j26:1-1792731082.pdf)). Neuendettelsau’s RB91 takes about 11 minutes to Wicklesgreuth, where you change for onward rail travel ([DB departures](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_4378.pdf)). 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](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional public transport, including these services, but not IC, ICE or EC trains ([ticket conditions](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket/)).

- Station: Wicklesgreuth — interchange between the Neuendettelsau/Windsbach branch and the Ansbach–Nuremberg corridor ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)).
- Station: Steinach (bei Rothenburg ob der Tauber) — connections involving RE80, RB81 and the Rothenburg branch RB82 ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)).
- Station: Dombühl — served by S4 and RE90 ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)).
- 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](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)).

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.hesselberg.de/), [Dinkelsbühl tourism](https://www.tourismus-dinkelsbuehl.de/events-erlebnis/aktuelles/950/fisch-erntewoche-in-dinkelsbuehl)).

## Culture & language

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](https://www.kinderzeche.de/termine-der-kinderzeche/), [Rothenburg festivals](https://www.meistertrunk.de/de/programm/), [Feuchtwangen](https://www.feuchtwangen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten-entdecken/kreuzgang/)). 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](https://augustana.de/start.html)). 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](https://augustana.de/english.html)). 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](https://www.genusserbe.bayern.de/350615/index.php)).
- **Dinkelsbühler Karpfen**: Local carp is celebrated during Dinkelsbühl’s autumn fish-harvest programme ([Dinkelsbühl tourism](https://www.tourismus-dinkelsbuehl.de/events-erlebnis/aktuelles/950/fisch-erntewoche-in-dinkelsbuehl)).
- **Hesselberg lamb**: Lamb from the Hesselberg area appears among the regional dishes highlighted along the Hesselberg cycling circuit ([Nuremberg Metropolitan Region](https://www.metropolregionnuernberg.de/aktuelles/news/ausflugstipp-radtour-hesselberg-rundweg)).

## Events

- **Kinderzeche, Dinkelsbühl** (July): The historical festival takes place around the third Monday in July, spanning the surrounding weekends ([organiser’s calendar](https://www.kinderzeche.de/termine-der-kinderzeche/)).
- **Der Meistertrunk, Rothenburg ob der Tauber** (Pentecost, usually May or June): Historical theatre and festivities recalling the events of 1631; Pentecost is the main annual festival period ([organiser](https://www.meistertrunk.de/de/programm/)).
- **Reichsstadt-Festtage, Rothenburg ob der Tauber** (First weekend in September): Historical groups and performances commemorate Rothenburg’s imperial-city history ([organiser](https://www.meistertrunk.de/de/programm/)).

## Places to see

- **Plönlein, Rothenburg ob der Tauber** (Old town): A distinctive streetscape and landmark for a walk through Rothenburg ([Commons landmark documentation](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pl%C3%B6nlein_Rothenburg.jpg)).
- **Weinmarkt, Dinkelsbühl** (Old town): Historic buildings around the Weinmarkt frame views of St George’s church ([Commons landmark documentation](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dinkelsb%C3%BChl_-_Altstadt_-_Weinmarkt_2,_4,_6_und_M%C3%BCnster_St._Georg_von_NW.jpg)).
- **Feuchtwangen cloister** (Architecture): A Romanesque former monastery cloister beside the collegiate church, also used for theatre performances ([town website](https://www.feuchtwangen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten-entdecken/kreuzgang/)).
- **Hesselberg** (Nature): Walking paths, a geological trail and broad countryside views make this a useful destination for a day outdoors ([Hesselberg tourism](https://www.hesselberg.de/)).
- **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](https://www.metropolregionnuernberg.de/aktuelles/news/ausflugstipp-radtour-hesselberg-rundweg)).

## 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](https://augustana.de/start.html), [VGN](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?lineName=S4)).

### Is there a university in Landkreis Ansbach?

Yes. Augustana-Hochschule is in Neuendettelsau and specialises in Protestant theology ([Augustana](https://augustana.de/start.html)). The independent city of Ansbach is administratively separate from Landkreis Ansbach ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Ansbach)).

### 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](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_4378.pdf), [VGN routes](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)).

### 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](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html)). 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](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/ferienarbeit/), [student opportunities](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/studium/)). 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](https://augustana.de/english.html)).

## Sources

- [Landkreis Ansbach: geography and administrative boundaries](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Ansbach)
- [Augustana-Hochschule: campus and academic profile](https://augustana.de/start.html)
- [Augustana-Hochschule: housing and published rents](https://augustana.de/campus-leben/wohnen-und-essen.html)
- [Augustana-Hochschule: international information and teaching language](https://augustana.de/english.html)
- [meinestadt: Neuendettelsau shared-accommodation search](https://www.meinestadt.de/neuendettelsau/immobilien/wg-zimmer)
- [Schüller: employer and Herrieden site](https://karriere.schueller.de/home/arbeitgeber/)
- [Schüller: student employment and dual study](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/studium/)
- [Schüller: holiday work](https://karriere.schueller.de/schueler-studenten/ferienarbeit/)
- [REHAU Industrial Solutions: Feuchtwangen plant](https://www.rehau.com/de-de/willkommen-am-rehau-standort-feuchtwangen)
- [Diakoneo: organisation and Neuendettelsau address](https://www.diakoneo.de/ueber-uns)
- [VGN: S4 route](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?lineName=S4)
- [VGN: published S4 timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:01004:H:j26:1-1792731082.pdf)
- [Deutsche Bahn: Neuendettelsau departures](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_4378.pdf)
- [VGN: regional bus and rail timetables](https://www.vgn.de/netz-fahrplaene/linien/)
- [VGN: Deutschlandticket prices and validity](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket/)
- [Nuremberg Airport: public transport access](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)
- [Feuchtwangen: Romanesque cloister](https://www.feuchtwangen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten-entdecken/kreuzgang/)
- [Hesselberg tourism: walking and landscape](https://www.hesselberg.de/)
- [Nuremberg Metropolitan Region: Hesselberg circuit, regional food and LIMESEUM](https://www.metropolregionnuernberg.de/aktuelles/news/ausflugstipp-radtour-hesselberg-rundweg)
- [Bavarian culinary heritage: Rothenburg Schneeballen](https://www.genusserbe.bayern.de/350615/index.php)
- [Dinkelsbühl tourism: fish-harvest programme](https://www.tourismus-dinkelsbuehl.de/events-erlebnis/aktuelles/950/fisch-erntewoche-in-dinkelsbuehl)
- [Kinderzeche: annual timing and published dates](https://www.kinderzeche.de/termine-der-kinderzeche/)
- [Meistertrunk organiser: Rothenburg festival programme](https://www.meistertrunk.de/de/programm/)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Dinkelsbühl Weinmarkt photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dinkelsb%C3%BChl_-_Altstadt_-_Weinmarkt_2,_4,_6_und_M%C3%BCnster_St._Georg_von_NW.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Rothenburg Plönlein photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pl%C3%B6nlein_Rothenburg.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons: Hesselberg landscape photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hesselberg_Suedhang_Ehinger_u_Gerolfinger_Berg.jpg)

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