# Study in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria

> Aschaffenburg is a district-free city in Bavaria with 73,091 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences (Aschaffenburg). Summers average 19.1 °C and winters 2.6 °C, with about 665 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Aschaffenburg is an independent Bavarian city with a local university campus, historic parks and rail connections to Frankfurt.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,091 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 62.45 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, Aschaffenburg (1 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €337–€356 per month — Monthly rent for a standard single apartment at Bessenbacher Weg, including an advance payment for operating costs; internet is included in those costs. Listed on the operator’s undated page, checked November 2026. This is a residence price, not a citywide average; a deposit is additional. | [source](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/bessenbacher-weg) |
| Mean temperature | 10.7 °C (summer 19.1 °C, winter 2.6 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 665 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,700 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Aschaffenburg

Aschaffenburg lies on the Main in northwestern Bavaria, between the Spessart hills and the Rhine-Main region. This guide covers the independent city, which is administratively separate from the surrounding Landkreis Aschaffenburg. ([Background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aschaffenburg))

The centre combines an old town, the red sandstone Johannisburg Palace and historic gardens. Its compact layout makes walking between central sights practical, while the university campus provides a separate focus for student life. ([City tourism](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/places-of-interest.html), [TH Aschaffenburg](https://www.th-ab.de/hochschule/die-th-aschaffenburg/campus))

- **Innenstadt**: The central neighbourhood includes the historic streets around the Stiftskirche and the Herstallstraße pedestrian shopping area. ([City neighbourhood guide](https://www.aschaffenburg.de/Kultur-und-Tourismus/Stadtteile/Oesterreicher-Kolonie/DE_index_5247.html))
- **Campus area around Würzburger Straße**: A useful starting point for a student housing search: Bessenbacher Weg residence is on campus, and Schoberstraße residence is within walking distance. ([TH campus guide](https://www.th-ab.de/hochschule/die-th-aschaffenburg/campus))
- **Damm**: A densely settled northern neighbourhood crossed by the Aschaff river. ([City neighbourhood guide](https://www.aschaffenburg.de/Kultur-und-Tourismus/Stadtteile/Oesterreicher-Kolonie/DE_index_5247.html))

## Universities

Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences gives the city its own campus-based student community. Exchange students can assemble an English-taught study programme, with most English modules held on the main Aschaffenburg campus. ([TH exchange courses](https://www.th-ab.de/exchange-students/courses-in-english/)) Living here is worth considering if you prefer a compact university setting with access to a larger metropolitan area: DB currently shows direct regional journeys to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof taking roughly 40 minutes, before onward travel to a particular campus. ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/aschaffenburg/frankfurt.shtml))

- **Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences** (Aschaffenburg) — 35 courses

## Housing

Start with the Studierendenwerk residences and search privately in parallel. Studierendenwerk Würzburg operates two residences in Aschaffenburg and accepts applications through its online portal, rather than by email. These are useful budget options, but a published room price does not establish availability. ([Studierendenwerk housing](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen))

**How to find a place**

- Apply through the official Studierendenwerk online application linked from the residence pages; housing enquiries by email do not count as applications. ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen))
- Use the International Career Network Aschaffenburg accommodation portal, which now hosts the university’s former housing portal. ([TH housing portal notice](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studieren-in-aschaffenburg/wohnungsportal/))
- For additional options, consult the university’s campus housing guide, which also names College Living properties on Mattstraße and Zum Schreibersgraben. Check their current terms and availability directly. ([TH campus guide](https://www.th-ab.de/hochschule/die-th-aschaffenburg/campus))

**Student residences**

- [Bessenbacher Weg](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/bessenbacher-weg) (Studierendenwerk Würzburg): Furnished single apartments and rooms in shared flats at Bessenbacher Weg 10, with internet included in the operating costs. ([Residence details](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/bessenbacher-weg))
- [Schoberstraße](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/schoberstrasse) (Studierendenwerk Würzburg): Furnished apartments and shared-flat rooms at Schoberstraße 4/6 and Medicusstraße 14; listed monthly rents range from €418 to €434 including an operating-cost advance, checked November 2026. ([Residence details](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/schoberstrasse))

## Cost of living

For a concrete starting budget, standard single apartments at Bessenbacher Weg are listed at €337–€356 monthly, plus a deposit. ([Residence prices](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/bessenbacher-weg)) TH Aschaffenburg lists a €70 Studierendenwerk contribution per semester, with no semester transport ticket included; fee-paying programmes have additional charges. ([TH fees](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/im-studium/organisiert-im-studium/)) Its discounted Deutschlandticket costs €43 monthly as checked in November 2026. ([TH transport information](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/im-studium/organisiert-im-studium/aktuelles/ermaessigtes-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende)) Add food, health insurance and personal expenses separately; these figures are not a complete monthly budget.

## Jobs & employers

Manufacturing, parcel logistics and healthcare provide different employment routes locally: Linde Material Handling has an Aschaffenburg plant, DPD Deutschland is based in the city, and Klinikum Aschaffenburg-Alzenau is a major regional healthcare employer. ([Linde](https://www.linde-mh.de/karriere/), [DPD](https://www.dpd.com/de/de/impressum/), [Klinikum](https://klinikum-ab-alz.de/karriere/)) For degree-related experience, Linde explicitly offers university internships and thesis projects; check the location and working hours of each opportunity. ([Linde student opportunities](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/About-us/Working-at-Linde/Students-Scholars/))

- Technical development internships and thesis projects at Linde; these may require a dedicated placement period rather than a few weekly shifts. ([Linde student opportunities](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/About-us/Working-at-Linde/Students-Scholars/))
- Sales and marketing internships or thesis projects at Linde, subject to current openings and location. ([Linde student opportunities](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/About-us/Working-at-Linde/Students-Scholars/))
- Café and bistro service or cashier work: the local hospital’s jobs overview includes this type of role in Aschaffenburg. Check whether the advertised hours fit your studies. ([Klinikum jobs](https://jobs.klinikum-ab-alz.de/Jobs))

- **Linde Material Handling** (Industrial vehicles and intralogistics): Forklift and warehouse-equipment manufacturer with a plant in Aschaffenburg and student internship opportunities. ([Local careers page](https://www.linde-mh.de/karriere/), [Company careers](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/career/))
- **DPD Deutschland** (Parcel logistics): The parcel company’s registered office is on Wailandtstraße in Aschaffenburg; distinguish headquarters vacancies from depot jobs elsewhere. ([DPD legal information](https://www.dpd.com/de/de/impressum/))
- **Klinikum Aschaffenburg-Alzenau** (Healthcare): Hospital employer with an Aschaffenburg site, healthcare training and clinical placements; specialist roles require the relevant qualifications. ([Klinikum careers](https://klinikum-ab-alz.de/karriere/))

## Getting around

Local buses connect with trains at the bus station beside Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof, which has regional and long-distance services and connections towards Hanau and Frankfurt. ([City transport guide](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/service/getting-here-parking.html)) DB currently lists direct regional trains to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof taking about 39–42 minutes; check your actual travel date and allow extra time for the journey to campus. ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/aschaffenburg/frankfurt.shtml)) The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and regional trains in second class, but not ICE, IC or EC services. ([Stadtwerke](https://www.stwab.de/deutschlandticket))

- Station: Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof — regional and long-distance services, with the regional bus station alongside. ([City transport guide](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/service/getting-here-parking.html))
- Nearest airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) — The practical international airport for Aschaffenburg. City tourism gives an approximate journey of 40 minutes by train or car; treat this as an indicative connection time and check your itinerary before booking. ([Getting here](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/service/getting-here-parking.html))

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 2.6 °C, 51 mm rain a month, 1.7 h sun a day
- Spring: 10.6 °C, 52 mm rain a month, 5.9 h sun a day
- Summer: 19.1 °C, 65 mm rain a month, 7.5 h sun a day
- Autumn: 10.4 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 3.5 h sun a day

Expect chilly, relatively grey winters, a gradual spring warm-up and warm summers with occasional hot days. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof layers remain useful for walking or cycling to class. Spring and autumn suit park walks, while the Schlossplatz Christmas market provides a winter outing in November and December. ([Christmas market](https://mein.aschaffenburg.de/event/weihnachtsmarkt/))

## Culture & language

Aschaffenburg’s identity reflects both its Bavarian location and its historic links to Mainz. The local dialect belongs to Rhine Franconian, and you may hear the city called “Aschebersch”. ([Background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aschaffenburg))

For evenings out, the city tourism guide lists wine taverns, bars and pubs. The annual Stadtfest adds live music and cabaret across the centre; this is a useful picture of the local social scene without assuming a big-city club calendar. ([Food and drink guide](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/culinary.html), [Stadtfest](https://stadtfest-aschaffenburg.de/))

English can cover an exchange semester academically: TH Aschaffenburg publishes English-taught modules and German-as-a-foreign-language courses. ([TH course information](https://www.th-ab.de/exchange-students/courses-in-english/)) For housing, appointments and work, plan to build practical German rather than assume English will always be available. B1 is a sensible everyday learning target, with B2 a useful next goal for more demanding conversations; these are recommendations, not universal admission or employment requirements. The local dialect is Rhine Franconian, although learning standard German is the practical priority. ([Local language background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aschaffenburg))

## Local food

- **Handkäse mit Musik**: A regional cheese dish found on local menus; Hofgarten Wirtshaus serves it with bread and butter. ([Local menu](https://hofgarten-wirtshaus.de/gartenkarte/))
- **Fränkischer Gerupfter**: A Franconian cheese preparation offered locally with cream cheese, red onions, farmhouse bread and butter. ([Local menu](https://hofgarten-wirtshaus.de/gartenkarte/))

## Events

- **Aschaffenburger Stadtfest** (Last weekend in August): The annual city-centre festival brings live music, cabaret and food stalls to the streets and squares. Its 2026 edition ran from 28 to 30 August. ([Official festival website](https://stadtfest-aschaffenburg.de/))
- **Aschaffenburger Weihnachtsmarkt** (November–December): The annual Christmas market takes place on Schlossplatz. The published 2026 dates are 21 November–21 December, with closure on 22 November. ([City marketing](https://mein.aschaffenburg.de/event/weihnachtsmarkt/))

## Places to see

- **Schloss Johannisburg** (Castle): The city’s red sandstone palace contains art collections, historic rooms and architectural models made from cork. ([City tourism](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/places-of-interest.html))
- **Pompejanum** (Museum): A reconstruction of a Roman villa commissioned by King Ludwig I, with decorated interiors and original Roman antiquities. ([City tourism](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/places-of-interest.html))
- **Park Schönbusch** (Nature): An English landscape park with walking paths through meadows, woodland and lakeside scenery. ([Parks guide](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/parks-gardens.html))
- **Schlossgarten** (Garden): The gardens between Johannisburg Palace and the Pompejanum include a pergola-covered walk along the medieval town wall. ([City tourism](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/places-of-interest.html))

## FAQ

### Is Aschaffenburg a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want a compact city with a local university campus and access to Frankfurt. TH Aschaffenburg has residences on or near campus, while direct regional trains reach Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in roughly 40 minutes. ([TH campus](https://www.th-ab.de/hochschule/die-th-aschaffenburg/campus), [Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/aschaffenburg/frankfurt.shtml))

### Is there a university in Aschaffenburg?

Yes. Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, also called TH Aschaffenburg, has its main campus in the city and offers English-taught modules for exchange students. ([TH exchange information](https://www.th-ab.de/exchange-students/courses-in-english/))

### How do I get from Aschaffenburg to Frankfurt?

Direct regional trains connect Aschaffenburg Hauptbahnhof with Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof; current DB examples take 39–42 minutes. The Deutschlandticket covers regional services, but not ICE or IC trains. ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/aschaffenburg/frankfurt.shtml), [Ticket validity](https://www.stwab.de/deutschlandticket))

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

Studierendenwerk Würzburg lists standard single apartments at Bessenbacher Weg for €337–€356 monthly, including an advance payment for operating costs, checked November 2026. A deposit is additional, and this residence price is not an average for private accommodation. ([Official residence prices](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/bessenbacher-weg))

### What jobs can students look for in Aschaffenburg?

Relevant options include technical or commercial internships and thesis projects at Linde, plus service work such as café and bistro roles. Check each vacancy’s location, qualifications and hours before assuming it fits a student timetable. ([Linde student opportunities](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/About-us/Working-at-Linde/Students-Scholars/), [Klinikum jobs](https://jobs.klinikum-ab-alz.de/Jobs))

### Is public transport included in TH Aschaffenburg’s semester contribution?

No: the university lists a €70 Studierendenwerk contribution and says no semester transport ticket is currently included. Students can separately obtain the discounted Deutschlandticket for €43 monthly, as listed in November 2026. ([Semester contribution](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/im-studium/organisiert-im-studium/), [Student Deutschlandticket](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/im-studium/organisiert-im-studium/aktuelles/ermaessigtes-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende))

## Sources

- [Aschaffenburg: geographical and cultural background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aschaffenburg)
- [City of Aschaffenburg: neighbourhoods](https://www.aschaffenburg.de/Kultur-und-Tourismus/Stadtteile/Oesterreicher-Kolonie/DE_index_5247.html)
- [TH Aschaffenburg: campus and accommodation](https://www.th-ab.de/hochschule/die-th-aschaffenburg/campus)
- [TH Aschaffenburg: English exchange courses](https://www.th-ab.de/exchange-students/courses-in-english/)
- [Studierendenwerk Würzburg: Aschaffenburg housing](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen)
- [Bessenbacher Weg residence and rents](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/bessenbacher-weg)
- [Schoberstraße residence and rents](https://www.swerk-wue.de/aschaffenburg/wohnen/wohnheime/schoberstrasse)
- [TH Aschaffenburg: accommodation portal notice](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studieren-in-aschaffenburg/wohnungsportal/)
- [TH Aschaffenburg: semester contribution](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/im-studium/organisiert-im-studium/)
- [TH Aschaffenburg: discounted Deutschlandticket](https://www.th-ab.de/studium/im-studium/organisiert-im-studium/aktuelles/ermaessigtes-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende)
- [Stadtwerke Aschaffenburg: Deutschlandticket validity](https://www.stwab.de/deutschlandticket)
- [Deutsche Bahn: Aschaffenburg–Frankfurt](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/aschaffenburg/frankfurt.shtml)
- [City tourism: transport and airport access](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/service/getting-here-parking.html)
- [Linde Material Handling: local careers and plant](https://www.linde-mh.de/karriere/)
- [Linde Material Handling: company careers](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/career/)
- [Linde Material Handling: student opportunities](https://www.linde-mh.com/en/About-us/Working-at-Linde/Students-Scholars/)
- [DPD Deutschland: registered office](https://www.dpd.com/de/de/impressum/)
- [Klinikum Aschaffenburg-Alzenau: careers](https://klinikum-ab-alz.de/karriere/)
- [Klinikum Aschaffenburg-Alzenau: jobs overview](https://jobs.klinikum-ab-alz.de/Jobs)
- [City tourism: places of interest](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/places-of-interest.html)
- [City tourism: parks and gardens](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/parks-gardens.html)
- [City tourism: food and drink](https://tourist-aschaffenburg.de/en/discover-explore/culinary.html)
- [Hofgarten Wirtshaus: local dishes](https://hofgarten-wirtshaus.de/gartenkarte/)
- [Official Stadtfest website](https://stadtfest-aschaffenburg.de/)
- [City marketing: Christmas market](https://mein.aschaffenburg.de/event/weihnachtsmarkt/)
- [Commons: Johannisburg Palace photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Johannisburg_(Aschaffenburg).jpg)
- [Commons: Pompejanum photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pompejanum_Aschaffenburg.JPG)
- [Commons: Schönbusch Palace photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Sch%C3%B6nbusch_Aschaffenburg.jpg)

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