In short
Erlangen-Höchstadt is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 138,325 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Erlangen-Höchstadt district itself; the nearest is FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in Erlangen, about 8 km away. Summers average 18.8 °C and winters 1.3 °C, with about 645 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).
Erlangen-Höchstadt district in numbers
- Population
- Area
564.55 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
- People per km²
- Universities in the district
- Nearest university
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, ErlangenWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)
About 8 km away in a straight line
- Typical student rent
€10.42/m² monthly base cold rentSource (opens in a new tab)
Published base value for a 30 m² dwelling in Herzogenaurach’s 2026 Mietspiegel, Table 1. Property-specific additions and deductions apply; utilities are excluded. This is not a district average or a WG-room asking rent.
- Average temperature
9.8 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Rain
645 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine
1,690 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Frost days
84 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
About Erlangen-Höchstadt district
Erlangen-Höchstadt lies in Middle Franconia, beside Erlangen and Nuremberg. Erlangen itself is a separate city, outside the district—a useful distinction when searching for accommodation. The landscape includes the pond country of the Aischgrund and hills east of the Regnitz (district background (opens in a new tab)).
International business and local traditions sit close together here. Herzogenaurach is home to adidas and PUMA headquarters, while the Aischgrund is associated with carp farming, walking and cycling between ponds (adidas (opens in a new tab), PUMA (opens in a new tab), Karpfenland Aischgrund (opens in a new tab)).
Main towns
Herzogenaurach
An employment centre with the headquarters of adidas and PUMA (adidas (opens in a new tab), PUMA (opens in a new tab)).
Höchstadt an der Aisch
A historic town whose centre includes a castle and half-timbered buildings (town walking guide (opens in a new tab)).
Baiersdorf
Known for its horseradish tradition, with a station on the railway between Nuremberg and Bamberg (town portrait (opens in a new tab)).
Heroldsberg
Home to the Weißes Schloss museum, covering local history, the Geuder family and artist Fritz Griebel (museum (opens in a new tab)).
Nearest universities
No university in Erlangen-Höchstadt district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).
There is no university in Erlangen-Höchstadt. The nearest study options include FAU in Erlangen and universities in Nuremberg. Treat the district as a possible commuting base: Baiersdorf and Bubenreuth have S1 connections, while Herzogenaurach has buses to Erlangen (VGN S1 (opens in a new tab), Herzogenaurach transport (opens in a new tab)). It is worth considering if you enjoy countryside access or want to live near a local employer. Schaeffler also offers dual-study routes with contacts for Herzogenaurach and Höchstadt; check the partner university and study location for each programme (Schaeffler (opens in a new tab)).
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen · 8 km away · 296 courses
Institut für Fremdsprachen und Auslandsstudien bei der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen · 8 km away · 1 courses
Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Mittelfranken · 24 km away · 40 courses
Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Mittelfranken · 24 km away · 80 courses
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nürnberg · 25 km away · 9 courses
Housing
Do not assume that moving outside Erlangen guarantees inexpensive housing. FAU describes the regional accommodation market as sometimes overstretched and recommends searching early and including surrounding towns (FAU housing advice (opens in a new tab)). Herzogenaurach has an official rent guide updated for October 2026, but its figures describe comparable private rents rather than advertised student-room prices (city rent guide (opens in a new tab)).
The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.
How to find a place
- Use WG-Gesucht and Kleinanzeigen, both recommended by FAU, and search individual district towns rather than only Erlangen (FAU housing advice (opens in a new tab)).
- Check Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg’s private-room referral service through FAU’s housing page (FAU housing resources (opens in a new tab)).
- For a Herzogenaurach apartment, use the municipal Mietspiegel calculator to assess the quoted cold rent; compare heating and other charges separately (municipal rent guide (opens in a new tab)).
- Before signing, check the journey from the actual address to your teaching building, including evening returns. Compare the S1 corridor with Herzogenaurach’s bus connections (VGN S1 (opens in a new tab), Herzogenaurach connections (opens in a new tab)).
Cost of living
As checked in November 2026, the Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month; VGN lists the subsidised Bavarian version at €43 for eligible students, apprentices and voluntary-service participants (VGN (opens in a new tab)). Housing needs a separate allowance for utilities: Herzogenaurach’s official rent figures exclude operating costs, heating and hot water (municipal rent guide (opens in a new tab)). There is no verified district-wide student budget or like-for-like big-city price comparison here, so compare total rent and transport costs for actual homes.
Jobs & employers
Herzogenaurach offers access to sportswear businesses and industrial engineering. PUMA explicitly recruits interns and working students, adidas runs a headquarters internship programme, and Schaeffler offers working-student employment. These are useful routes to investigate, rather than a guarantee of a suitable vacancy (PUMA (opens in a new tab), adidas (opens in a new tab), Schaeffler (opens in a new tab)).
Typical student jobs
- Marketing, sales and merchandising student roles at PUMA (PUMA Central Europe (opens in a new tab)).
- Finance, operations and business-planning student roles at PUMA (PUMA Central Europe (opens in a new tab)).
- Working-student positions at Schaeffler alongside a degree (Schaeffler working students (opens in a new tab)).
Major employers
adidas (opens in a new tab)
Sportswear
Global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, with an established student internship programme (adidas careers (opens in a new tab)).
PUMA (opens in a new tab)
Sportswear
Corporate headquarters in Herzogenaurach; its Central Europe team includes commercial and operational departments and recruits students (PUMA (opens in a new tab)).
Schaeffler (opens in a new tab)
Motion technology and industrial engineering
Herzogenaurach is one of the group’s principal German development locations (Schaeffler Germany (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around
Choose your town around your campus. The S1 connects Baiersdorf and Bubenreuth with Erlangen, Fürth and Nuremberg (VGN S1 (opens in a new tab)). From Herzogenaurach Badgasse, the weekday Herzo-Express 200 takes about 32 minutes to Erlangen Busbahnhof in the published 2026 timetable; allow extra time to reach your teaching building (VGN timetable (opens in a new tab)). Höchstadt has the 203E Aisch-Express to Erlangen (VGN 203E (opens in a new tab)). Check date-specific services before choosing accommodation. The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and regional trains, including S-Bahn services, but not ordinary ICE, IC or EC journeys (ticket coverage (opens in a new tab)).
- Main stations
- Baiersdorf — S1 station within the district (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Bubenreuth — S1 station within the district (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Erlangen — outside the district; an ICE station and interchange for buses to Herzogenaurach (city travel information (opens in a new tab)).
- Nearest airport
Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg)
The city identifies Nuremberg as Herzogenaurach’s nearest international airport, roughly 20 km away. Public-transport onward travel is available; check the connection to your particular town (Herzogenaurach travel information (opens in a new tab)).
Weather & seasons
Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Möhrendorf-Kleinseebach (7 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.
Winter
1.3 °C
49 mm rain a month
1.8 h sun a day
Spring
9.8 °C
46 mm rain a month
5.7 h sun a day
Summer
18.8 °C
67 mm rain a month
7.4 h sun a day
Autumn
9.5 °C
54 mm rain a month
3.5 h sun a day
Expect cold, sometimes frosty winters and warm summers with occasional hot days; rain is possible throughout the year. Bring layers and waterproof clothing for commuting. Spring and summer suit cycling and outdoor meals, while autumn brings opportunities to see traditional pond harvesting on organised visits (Karpfenland seasonal activities (opens in a new tab)).
Culture, language & food
Local festivals are a practical way to meet people. Höchstadt’s Altstadtfest involves town clubs, food stalls and live music, while Herzogenaurach’s Sommerkirchweih brings music, fairground rides and beer gardens to the Weihersbach grounds (Höchstadt (opens in a new tab), Herzogenaurach (opens in a new tab)). For regular student nightlife, plan your university-town evenings together with the journey home.
The Aischgrund’s identity is closely tied to working fish ponds and traditional inns. Guided pond visits explain the practical work behind carp farming, and regional beer cellars offer outdoor food and drink in spring and summer (Karpfenland Aischgrund (opens in a new tab)).
English can be useful in international workplaces: adidas identifies English as its corporate language, although some German departments require German (adidas internship guidance (opens in a new tab)). For renting, everyday errands and a wider job search, aim for conversational German; B1 is a useful personal target, not a district-wide requirement. You may hear Fränkisch, the regional dialect, alongside standard German (local adult-education introduction (opens in a new tab)).
Local food
Aischgründer Karpfen
Local carp appears as gebackener Karpfen or Karpfen blau. The traditional season runs from September through April (Karpfenland gastronomy (opens in a new tab)).
Kren
The regional word for horseradish, celebrated in Baiersdorf through dishes such as Krenfleisch with dumplings, horseradish soup and Krenbrot (Baiersdorf Krenmarkt (opens in a new tab)).
Places & events
Places to see
Höchstadt old town and castle
Old town
Explore the historic centre on foot, using the town’s walking guide to its castle and half-timbered buildings (Höchstadt walking guide (opens in a new tab)).
Weißes Schloss, Heroldsberg
Museum
A museum combining local history with displays about the Geuder family, Fritz Griebel and changing art exhibitions (official museum (opens in a new tab)).
Aischgrund pond country
Nature
Explore the district’s pond landscape on foot or by bicycle, or join a guided visit explaining carp farming. Stay on paths and respect private pond banks (Karpfenland tours (opens in a new tab)).
Events
Herzogenaurach Sommerkirchweih (opens in a new tab)
July
Annual fair at the Weihersbach grounds with rides, food, beer gardens and live music. The city lists the next edition for 2–11 July 2027 (official event page (opens in a new tab)).
Höchstadt Altstadtfest (opens in a new tab)
Last weekend in August
An annual town-centre festival with club-run stalls, live music and a craft market (official event page (opens in a new tab)).
Baiersdorfer Krenmarkt (opens in a new tab)
Third Sunday in September
A market celebrating horseradish, with regional dishes, crafts and agricultural products (Baiersdorf (opens in a new tab)).
Historic buildings and the former town hall on Herzogenaurach’s market square
Exterior of the Weißes Schloss in Heroldsberg
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Erlangen-Höchstadt district, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Erlangen-Höchstadt district: FAQ
Is Erlangen-Höchstadt a good place to live as a student?
It is worth considering if you want countryside access and are comfortable commuting. Check the exact address-to-campus journey first: Baiersdorf and Bubenreuth have S1 services, while Herzogenaurach connects to Erlangen by bus (VGN S1 (opens in a new tab), Herzogenaurach transport (opens in a new tab)).
Is there a university in Erlangen-Höchstadt?
There is no university in the district. Nearby options include FAU in Erlangen and universities in Nuremberg; Erlangen city itself is outside Erlangen-Höchstadt (district geography (opens in a new tab)).
How do I get from Herzogenaurach to Erlangen for university?
The weekday Herzo-Express 200 takes about 32 minutes from Herzogenaurach Badgasse to Erlangen Busbahnhof in the published 2026 timetable. Your full commute also needs to include the journey to your teaching building (VGN timetable (opens in a new tab)).
Is Erlangen-Höchstadt cheaper than Erlangen?
A district-wide saving cannot be established from the verified sources. FAU recommends including surrounding towns in an early housing search, but compare actual total rents and commuting costs (FAU housing advice (opens in a new tab)).
What student jobs are available in Erlangen-Höchstadt?
PUMA recruits working students and interns, and Schaeffler offers working-student employment. Check their current vacancies for location, subject fit and language requirements (PUMA (opens in a new tab), Schaeffler (opens in a new tab)).
Are there Studierendenwerk residences in Erlangen-Höchstadt?
No residence within the district was verified. Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg lists Erlangen among its residence locations, but Erlangen city is outside the district (residence overview (opens in a new tab), district boundary (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
- Erlangen-Höchstadt geography and administrative boundary (opens in a new tab)
- adidas headquarters internships and language guidance (opens in a new tab)
- PUMA Central Europe and student careers (opens in a new tab)
- Schaeffler Germany development locations (opens in a new tab)
- Schaeffler dual study (opens in a new tab)
- Schaeffler working-student employment (opens in a new tab)
- FAU housing advice and search resources (opens in a new tab)
- Herzogenaurach official rent guide (opens in a new tab)
- Herzogenaurach 2026 rent-guide brochure (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk residence locations (opens in a new tab)
- VGN Deutschlandticket prices and coverage (opens in a new tab)
- VGN S1 route (opens in a new tab)
- VGN Herzo-Express 200 timetable for 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- VGN Aisch-Express 203E (opens in a new tab)
- Herzogenaurach transport and nearest airport (opens in a new tab)
- Höchstadt official town walk (opens in a new tab)
- Baiersdorf town portrait (opens in a new tab)
- Weißes Schloss Heroldsberg museum (opens in a new tab)
- Aischgrund pond tours and seasonal activities (opens in a new tab)
- Aischgrund carp dishes and season (opens in a new tab)
- Herzogenaurach Sommerkirchweih (opens in a new tab)
- Höchstadt Altstadtfest (opens in a new tab)
- Baiersdorf Krenmarkt (opens in a new tab)
- VHS Erlangen introduction to Franconian dialect (opens in a new tab)
- Commons: Höchstadt castle and mill (opens in a new tab)
- Commons: Herzogenaurach market square (opens in a new tab)
- Commons: Weißes Schloss Heroldsberg (opens in a new tab)
Photo credits
- Castle and mill beside the Aisch in Höchstadt an der Aisch — Ermell (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic buildings and the former town hall on Herzogenaurach’s market square — Aarp65 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exterior of the Weißes Schloss in Heroldsberg — Ailura (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0 at
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