In short
Fürth is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 117,719 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Fürth district itself; the nearest is Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg in Nürnberg, Mittelfranken, about 16 km away. Summers average 18.4 °C and winters 1.2 °C, with about 600 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).
Fürth district in numbers
- Population
- Area
307.44 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
- People per km²
- Universities in the district
- Nearest university
Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg, Nürnberg, MittelfrankenWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)
About 16 km away in a straight line
- Average temperature
9.6 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Rain
600 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine
1,725 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Frost days
90 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
About Fürth district
Landkreis Fürth is a district in Middle Franconia, west of the Nuremberg–Fürth urban area. It includes Zirndorf, Stein, Oberasbach and Langenzenn; the separate city of Fürth does not belong to it. Keep that distinction in mind when searching for accommodation or local services (district background (opens in a new tab)).
Its character combines residential towns with countryside and historic places. Cadolzburg has a castle museum exploring medieval court life, while Zirndorf’s municipal museum covers local toy manufacturing and the Thirty Years’ War. Walking and cycling routes connect several district towns (Cadolzburg museum (opens in a new tab), Zirndorf museum (opens in a new tab), Allianzrundweg (opens in a new tab)).
Main towns
Zirndorf
A town with a historic centre and toy-making heritage, connected to Fürth by the RB11 railway (Zirndorf museum (opens in a new tab), VGN (opens in a new tab)).
Stein
Home to the Faber-Castell castle and Alte Mine museum; buses connect the town with Nürnberg-Röthenbach (local tourism (opens in a new tab), VGN (opens in a new tab)).
Oberasbach
A practical place to investigate for rail commuting: Oberasbach and Unterasbach are stops on the S4 towards Nuremberg (VGN S4 route (opens in a new tab)).
Cadolzburg
A market town centred on its historic castle, at the outer end of the RB11 Rangaubahn (castle museum (opens in a new tab), VGN RB11 (opens in a new tab)).
Langenzenn
Its old-town squares and streets host an annual festival organised largely by local associations (town council (opens in a new tab)).
Nearest universities
No university in Fürth district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).
There is no university in Landkreis Fürth. Nearby options include Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg and Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg in Nuremberg, plus Augustana-Hochschule in Neuendettelsau. Treat the district as a potential commuting base: compare the journey to your actual campus before choosing a room. The S4 corridor and the RB11 connection through Fürth offer different travel options (VGN (opens in a new tab)). Stein’s municipal careers guide also documents apprenticeships, dual study and working-student opportunities at local businesses, including Faber-Castell; check the current intake with the employer (Stein careers guide (opens in a new tab)). This is worth considering if you prefer a residential base and countryside access to living beside campus.
Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Mittelfranken · 16 km away · 40 courses
Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Mittelfranken · 16 km away · 80 courses
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nürnberg · 18 km away · 9 courses
Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau
Neuendettelsau · 18 km away · 2 courses
University of Technology Nuremberg
Nürnberg · 19 km away · 2 courses
Housing
Plan primarily around private rooms and flats. A reliable district-wide measure of student-room availability was not found, so the market cannot confidently be described as relaxed. The regional Studierendenwerk warns that accommodation searches become particularly difficult before the winter semester and suggests considering surrounding towns (Studierendenwerk advice (opens in a new tab)). Zirndorf publishes a municipal rent table, but its July 2024 figures vary by building age and quality and exclude heating and operating costs; they are not a current student-room average (Zirndorf rent table (opens in a new tab)).
How to find a place
- Ask the Studierendenwerk’s Nürnberg private-room service about accommodation in your acceptable commuting area; its housing-search page also identifies regional newspaper classifieds (housing search (opens in a new tab)).
- Search by municipality and station, rather than only typing “Fürth”. Compare addresses around Oberasbach, Unterasbach and Anwanden on the S4 with Zirndorf on the RB11 (S4 route (opens in a new tab), local transport (opens in a new tab)).
- For a Zirndorf flat, use the municipal rent table as background and ask separately for heating, operating costs and the total monthly payment (rent table (opens in a new tab)).
- If you are also considering accommodation near campus, apply early to the Studierendenwerk’s residences in Nürnberg. These are outside Landkreis Fürth, and eligibility depends on your university (Studierendenwerk residences (opens in a new tab)).
Cost of living
As checked in November 2026, the regular Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month; eligible students at participating universities can obtain Bavaria’s discounted version for €43 per month (regular ticket (opens in a new tab), student ticket (opens in a new tab)). The Studierendenwerk suggests that surrounding towns can offer cheaper accommodation, but that does not establish a saving for every district address (housing advice (opens in a new tab)). Compare total rent and commuting costs together, especially if a cheaper room would require a car.
Jobs & employers
Local employment includes confectionery in Cadolzburg, modular construction and visitor services in Zirndorf (Riegelein (opens in a new tab), Cadolto (opens in a new tab), Playmobil-FunPark careers (opens in a new tab)). For students, the clearest verified options are seasonal visitor-service roles and employer-specific working-student placements. The FunPark’s 2026 recruitment campaign explicitly welcomed students, while Stein’s municipal guide lists working-student and internship routes at Faber-Castell (FunPark recruitment information (opens in a new tab), Stein careers guide (opens in a new tab)). These are examples of recruitment routes, not a guarantee of an available vacancy.
Typical student jobs
- Seasonal catering work at the Playmobil-FunPark (employer recruitment information (opens in a new tab)).
- Ticket-desk and shop work at the Playmobil-FunPark (employer recruitment information (opens in a new tab)).
- Supervising play areas and helping with activities or children’s events at the FunPark (employer recruitment information (opens in a new tab)).
- Working-student placements at Faber-Castell in Stein, documented in the municipal careers guide; check current departments and vacancies (Stein careers guide (opens in a new tab)).
Major employers
PLAYMOBIL-FunPark (opens in a new tab)
Leisure and hospitality
Operates the family leisure park in Zirndorf. Its permanent jobs page is the place to check current recruitment (careers (opens in a new tab), company profile (opens in a new tab)).
Riegelein (opens in a new tab)
Chocolate and confectionery
The confectionery company has its headquarters in Cadolzburg and publishes local career and internship information (locations (opens in a new tab), careers (opens in a new tab)).
Cadolto (opens in a new tab)
Modular construction
Has a production location in Cadolzburg and works in building design, engineering and manufacturing, including modular healthcare buildings (company website (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around
The VGN network covers local buses and trains. The S4 serves Unterasbach, Oberasbach, Anwanden and Roßtal on the Nuremberg–Ansbach corridor; its published timetable shows approximately 11 minutes from Nürnberg Hbf to Oberasbach and 17 minutes to Roßtal, before walking or campus connections (S4 timetable (opens in a new tab)). Zirndorf and Cadolzburg use the RB11 towards Fürth, while Stein has bus connections to Nürnberg-Röthenbach (local routes (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional transport, including these services; check the journey planner for engineering works and your last connection home (VGN ticket coverage (opens in a new tab)).
- Main stations
- Zirndorf — RB11 towards Fürth and Cadolzburg (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Cadolzburg — outer terminus of the RB11 (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Oberasbach and Unterasbach — S4 access to Nuremberg (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Roßtal — S4 access towards Nuremberg and Ansbach (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
- Nearest airport
Nuremberg Airport — Albrecht Dürer Airport
A straightforward public-transport approach is via Nürnberg Hbf, where the U2 runs directly to the terminal in approximately 12 minutes. Add the journey from your district address (airport transport information (opens in a new tab)).
Weather & seasons
Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Fürth/Bayern (A) (9 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.
Winter
1.2 °C
44 mm rain a month
2 h sun a day
Spring
9.5 °C
46 mm rain a month
5.8 h sun a day
Summer
18.4 °C
62 mm rain a month
7.5 h sun a day
Autumn
9.4 °C
48 mm rain a month
3.6 h sun a day
Expect cold, sometimes frosty winters and warmer summers, with rain possible throughout the year. Layers and waterproof clothing are useful for commuting. Spring and autumn suit exploring the district’s walking and cycling routes, while late summer brings Zirndorf’s Kirchweih and September brings Langenzenn’s old-town festival (regional route (opens in a new tab), Zirndorf Kirchweih (opens in a new tab), Langenzenn festival (opens in a new tab)).
Culture, language & food
Local social life is visible in town festivals and associations. Zirndorf’s Kirchweih fills its centre with fairground attractions and festivities, while Langenzenn’s Altstadtfest is largely run by local clubs (Zirndorf Kirchweih (opens in a new tab), Langenzenn Altstadtfest (opens in a new tab)). For a student, these are useful ways to meet people beyond your course.
Think of the district as a residential base with local events and museums rather than a campus-centred nightlife destination. Zirndorf’s museum provides an introduction to its industrial and wartime history (museum (opens in a new tab)). If frequent late nights with university friends matter to you, test the return journey before committing to accommodation.
Do not assume that an English-taught course means accommodation and everyday services will also be available in English. As practical preparation, aim for conversational German around B1, and work towards B2 for more demanding customer-facing jobs; these are recommendations, not universal requirements. One local word to recognise is “Kärwa”, used for Kirchweih festivities in the town’s own event calendar (Zirndorf calendar (opens in a new tab)).
Local food
Franconian bratwurst
A regional sausage speciality specifically highlighted in Zirndorf’s official visitor guide (town guide (opens in a new tab)).
Schäufele
A hearty Franconian speciality; Zirndorf’s visitor guide recommends the crisp-roasted version alongside local beer (town guide (opens in a new tab)).
Carp and regional asparagus
Both feature among the local and seasonal dishes recommended by Zirndorf’s tourism office (town guide (opens in a new tab)).
Places & events
Places to see
Cadolzburg Castle
Castle
An interactive museum explores life in a medieval lord’s castle through objects, reconstructions and media installations (Bavarian Palace Administration (opens in a new tab)).
Alte Veste
Viewpoint
The observation tower above Zirndorf offers views across the surrounding towns and introduces the landscape of Wallenstein’s historic camp (Zirndorf tourism (opens in a new tab)).
Städtisches Museum Zirndorf
Museum
Exhibitions connect Zirndorf’s toy industry with its history during the Thirty Years’ War (museum information (opens in a new tab)).
Hainberg nature reserve
Nature
A nature destination associated with Oberasbach on the tourism office’s regional route guide (Allianzrundweg (opens in a new tab)).
Faber-Castell Castle and Alte Mine
Heritage
Stein’s castle and industrial museum appear together among the district’s visitor attractions; check visiting arrangements before travelling (regional tourism guide (opens in a new tab)).
Events
Zirndorfer Kirchweih (opens in a new tab)
August
The annual town fair brings rides, food stalls and a supporting programme into central Zirndorf. The city confirmed its 2026 edition (official event page (opens in a new tab)).
Langenzenner Altstadtfest (opens in a new tab)
Second Saturday in September
Local associations operate stalls around the old-town squares and streets, with food and opportunities to meet neighbours (official event page (opens in a new tab)).
Zirndorf Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)
Late November and early December; check annual dates
The tourism office’s 2026 calendar lists the market in Zimmermannspark across two weekends (official calendar (opens in a new tab)).
Zirndorf market square with the tower of St. Rochus in the background
Faber-Castell Castle in Stein
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Fürth district, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Fürth district: FAQ
Is Landkreis Fürth a good place to live as a student?
It can suit students who want a residential base and are comfortable commuting. Start by comparing homes near the S4 or RB11 with your actual campus journey (VGN local routes (opens in a new tab)).
Is there a university in Landkreis Fürth?
There is no university in the district. Nearby choices include Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg and Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg in Nuremberg, and Augustana-Hochschule in Neuendettelsau.
Is Landkreis Fürth the same as Fürth city?
No. Fürth is a separate district-free city; Landkreis Fürth includes towns such as Zirndorf, Stein, Oberasbach and Langenzenn (district background (opens in a new tab)).
How do I commute from Landkreis Fürth to Nuremberg?
The S4 serves Oberasbach, Unterasbach, Anwanden and Roßtal; Zirndorf and Cadolzburg have the RB11 towards Fürth, while Stein has bus connections to Nürnberg-Röthenbach. Your best route depends on both your address and campus (S4 route (opens in a new tab), local transport (opens in a new tab)).
Is Landkreis Fürth cheaper than living in Nuremberg?
A saving is possible, but no representative current student-rent comparison was verified. The Studierendenwerk recommends considering surrounding towns for lower-cost options; compare total rent and transport costs for individual properties (housing advice (opens in a new tab)).
What student jobs are available in Landkreis Fürth?
Documented examples include seasonal catering, shop, ticketing and activity roles at Zirndorf’s Playmobil-FunPark, whose 2026 recruitment campaign welcomed students. Check its permanent careers page for current openings (recruitment information (opens in a new tab), careers (opens in a new tab)).
More guides
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 Fürth — administrative background (opens in a new tab)
- Cadolzburg Castle museum (opens in a new tab)
- Zirndorf municipal museum (opens in a new tab)
- Allianzrundweg and regional attractions (opens in a new tab)
- VGN — Zirndorf, Oberasbach and Stein (opens in a new tab)
- VGN — S4 route (opens in a new tab)
- VGN — RB11 route (opens in a new tab)
- VGN — S4 timetable valid from July 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Stein municipal careers and training guide (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk — advice for first-year students (opens in a new tab)
- Zirndorf municipal rent table, July 2024 (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk — Nürnberg housing search (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk — residences and eligibility (opens in a new tab)
- VGN — Deutschlandticket (opens in a new tab)
- VGN — discounted student Deutschlandticket (opens in a new tab)
- Riegelein — locations (opens in a new tab)
- Riegelein — careers (opens in a new tab)
- Cadolto — operations and locations (opens in a new tab)
- Playmobil-FunPark — careers (opens in a new tab)
- Playmobil-FunPark — official company newsroom (opens in a new tab)
- Playmobil-FunPark — 2026 student and seasonal recruitment (opens in a new tab)
- Nuremberg Airport — public transport (opens in a new tab)
- Zirndorf — Kirchweih (opens in a new tab)
- Langenzenn — Altstadtfest (opens in a new tab)
- Zirndorf — 2026 event calendar (opens in a new tab)
- Zirndorf — town guide and regional food (opens in a new tab)
- Zirndorf — landmarks (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons — Cadolzburg (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons — Zirndorf market square (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons — Stein castle (opens in a new tab)
Photo credits
- Cadolzburg Castle viewed from the west — FelixReimann (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zirndorf market square with the tower of St. Rochus in the background — Aarp65 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faber-Castell Castle in Stein — Rolf Krahl (Rotkraut) (opens in a new tab), CC BY 4.0
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