# Study in Erlangen-Höchstadt district, Bavaria

> 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 is a district of small towns and countryside near Erlangen, with major employers and options for student commuters.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,325 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 564.55 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen (8 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €10.42/m² monthly base cold rent — 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. | [source](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Content/Planungsamt/Stadtentwicklung/Mietspiegel/Mietspiegelbroschuere_Herzogenaurach_Fortschreibung_2026.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 9.8 °C (summer 18.8 °C, winter 1.3 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 645 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,690 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlangen-H%C3%B6chstadt)).

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](https://careers.adidas-group.com/teams/students/internships-students?locale=en), [PUMA](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope), [Karpfenland Aischgrund](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/fuehrungen/)).

- **Herzogenaurach**: An employment centre with the headquarters of adidas and PUMA ([adidas](https://careers.adidas-group.com/teams/students/internships-students?locale=en), [PUMA](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope)).
- **Höchstadt an der Aisch**: A historic town whose centre includes a castle and half-timbered buildings ([town walking guide](https://www.hoechstadt.de/willkommen/lernen-sie-uns-kennen/spaziergang-durch-die-stadt)).
- **Baiersdorf**: Known for its horseradish tradition, with a station on the railway between Nuremberg and Bamberg ([town portrait](https://www.baiersdorf.de/stadt-buerger/portrait-geschichte/meerrettichstadt)).
- **Heroldsberg**: Home to the Weißes Schloss museum, covering local history, the Geuder family and artist Fritz Griebel ([museum](https://www.weisses-schloss-heroldsberg.de/)).

## Nearest universities

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](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1), [Herzogenaurach transport](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/anreise)). 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](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/karriere/einstieg/schueler/duales_studium/)).

- **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](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/living/)). 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](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/stadtraum/stadtentwicklung-stadtplanung/mietspiegel)).

**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](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/living/)).
- Check Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg’s private-room referral service through FAU’s housing page ([FAU housing resources](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/living/)).
- For a Herzogenaurach apartment, use the municipal Mietspiegel calculator to assess the quoted cold rent; compare heating and other charges separately ([municipal rent guide](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/stadtraum/stadtentwicklung-stadtplanung/mietspiegel)).
- 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](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1), [Herzogenaurach connections](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/anreise)).

## 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](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket/)). Housing needs a separate allowance for utilities: Herzogenaurach’s official rent figures exclude operating costs, heating and hot water ([municipal rent guide](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/stadtraum/stadtentwicklung-stadtplanung/mietspiegel)). 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](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope), [adidas](https://careers.adidas-group.com/teams/students/internships-students?locale=en), [Schaeffler](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/karriere/einstieg/studierende/werkstudierende/)).

- Marketing, sales and merchandising student roles at PUMA ([PUMA Central Europe](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope)).
- Finance, operations and business-planning student roles at PUMA ([PUMA Central Europe](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope)).
- Working-student positions at Schaeffler alongside a degree ([Schaeffler working students](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/karriere/einstieg/studierende/werkstudierende/)).

- **adidas** (Sportswear): Global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, with an established student internship programme ([adidas careers](https://careers.adidas-group.com/teams/students/internships-students?locale=en)).
- **PUMA** (Sportswear): Corporate headquarters in Herzogenaurach; its Central Europe team includes commercial and operational departments and recruits students ([PUMA](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope)).
- **Schaeffler** (Motion technology and industrial engineering): Herzogenaurach is one of the group’s principal German development locations ([Schaeffler Germany](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/schaeffler-deutschland/)).

## Getting around

Choose your town around your campus. The S1 connects Baiersdorf and Bubenreuth with Erlangen, Fürth and Nuremberg ([VGN S1](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1)). 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](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn%3A53200%3AH%3Aj26%3A1-1792731205.pdf)). Höchstadt has the 203E Aisch-Express to Erlangen ([VGN 203E](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=203E)). 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](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket/)).

- Station: Baiersdorf — S1 station within the district ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1)).
- Station: Bubenreuth — S1 station within the district ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1)).
- Station: Erlangen — outside the district; an ICE station and interchange for buses to Herzogenaurach ([city travel information](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/anreise)).
- 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](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/anreise)).

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/fuehrungen/)).

## Culture & language

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](https://www.hoechstadt.de/erleben/veranstaltungskalender/altstadtfest), [Herzogenaurach](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/feste-maerkte-und-messen/sommerkirchweih)). 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](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/fuehrungen/)).

English can be useful in international workplaces: adidas identifies English as its corporate language, although some German departments require German ([adidas internship guidance](https://careers.adidas-group.com/teams/students/internships-students?locale=en)). 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](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/sprachen/fraenkisch-480-CAT-KAT405)).

## Local food

- **Aischgründer Karpfen**: Local carp appears as gebackener Karpfen or Karpfen blau. The traditional season runs from September through April ([Karpfenland gastronomy](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/gastronomie/)).
- **Kren**: The regional word for horseradish, celebrated in Baiersdorf through dishes such as Krenfleisch with dumplings, horseradish soup and Krenbrot ([Baiersdorf Krenmarkt](https://www.baiersdorf.de/freizeit-kultur/feste-maerkte/baiersdorfer-krenmarkt)).

## Events

- **Herzogenaurach Sommerkirchweih** (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](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/feste-maerkte-und-messen/sommerkirchweih)).
- **Höchstadt Altstadtfest** (Last weekend in August): An annual town-centre festival with club-run stalls, live music and a craft market ([official event page](https://www.hoechstadt.de/erleben/veranstaltungskalender/altstadtfest)).
- **Baiersdorfer Krenmarkt** (Third Sunday in September): A market celebrating horseradish, with regional dishes, crafts and agricultural products ([Baiersdorf](https://www.baiersdorf.de/freizeit-kultur/feste-maerkte/baiersdorfer-krenmarkt)).

## 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](https://www.hoechstadt.de/willkommen/lernen-sie-uns-kennen/spaziergang-durch-die-stadt)).
- **Weißes Schloss, Heroldsberg** (Museum): A museum combining local history with displays about the Geuder family, Fritz Griebel and changing art exhibitions ([official museum](https://www.weisses-schloss-heroldsberg.de/)).
- **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](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/fuehrungen/)).

## 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](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1), [Herzogenaurach transport](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/anreise)).

### 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlangen-H%C3%B6chstadt)).

### 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](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn%3A53200%3AH%3Aj26%3A1-1792731205.pdf)).

### 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](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/living/)).

### 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](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope), [Schaeffler](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/karriere/einstieg/studierende/werkstudierende/)).

### 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](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnen-bei-uns), [district boundary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlangen-H%C3%B6chstadt)).

## Sources

- [Erlangen-Höchstadt geography and administrative boundary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlangen-H%C3%B6chstadt)
- [adidas headquarters internships and language guidance](https://careers.adidas-group.com/teams/students/internships-students?locale=en)
- [PUMA Central Europe and student careers](https://about.puma.com/en/centraleurope)
- [Schaeffler Germany development locations](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/schaeffler-deutschland/)
- [Schaeffler dual study](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/karriere/einstieg/schueler/duales_studium/)
- [Schaeffler working-student employment](https://www.schaeffler.de/de/karriere/einstieg/studierende/werkstudierende/)
- [FAU housing advice and search resources](https://www.fau.eu/studying/student-life/living/)
- [Herzogenaurach official rent guide](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/stadtraum/stadtentwicklung-stadtplanung/mietspiegel)
- [Herzogenaurach 2026 rent-guide brochure](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Content/Planungsamt/Stadtentwicklung/Mietspiegel/Mietspiegelbroschuere_Herzogenaurach_Fortschreibung_2026.pdf)
- [Studierendenwerk residence locations](https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=wohnen-bei-uns)
- [VGN Deutschlandticket prices and coverage](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket/)
- [VGN S1 route](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=S1)
- [VGN Herzo-Express 200 timetable for 2026](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn%3A53200%3AH%3Aj26%3A1-1792731205.pdf)
- [VGN Aisch-Express 203E](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?exactMatch=1&lineName=203E)
- [Herzogenaurach transport and nearest airport](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/anreise)
- [Höchstadt official town walk](https://www.hoechstadt.de/willkommen/lernen-sie-uns-kennen/spaziergang-durch-die-stadt)
- [Baiersdorf town portrait](https://www.baiersdorf.de/stadt-buerger/portrait-geschichte/meerrettichstadt)
- [Weißes Schloss Heroldsberg museum](https://www.weisses-schloss-heroldsberg.de/)
- [Aischgrund pond tours and seasonal activities](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/fuehrungen/)
- [Aischgrund carp dishes and season](https://karpfenland-aischgrund.eu/tourismus/gastronomie/)
- [Herzogenaurach Sommerkirchweih](https://www.herzogenaurach.de/entdecken/feste-maerkte-und-messen/sommerkirchweih)
- [Höchstadt Altstadtfest](https://www.hoechstadt.de/erleben/veranstaltungskalender/altstadtfest)
- [Baiersdorf Krenmarkt](https://www.baiersdorf.de/freizeit-kultur/feste-maerkte/baiersdorfer-krenmarkt)
- [VHS Erlangen introduction to Franconian dialect](https://www.vhs-erlangen.de/p/sprachen/fraenkisch-480-CAT-KAT405)
- [Commons: Höchstadt castle and mill](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H%C3%B6chstadt-Schloss-20210220-RM-170524.jpg)
- [Commons: Herzogenaurach market square](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marktplatz_1_und_13_Herzogenaurach.JPG)
- [Commons: Weißes Schloss Heroldsberg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heroldsberg_Wei%C3%9Fes_Schloss_5135.jpg)

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