In short
Landshut is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 162,170 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Landshut district itself; the nearest is Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Landshut, about 0 km away. Summers average 18.1 °C and winters 0.2 °C, with about 757 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).
Landshut district in numbers
- Population
- Area
1,347.55 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
- People per km²
- Universities in the district
- Nearest university
Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, LandshutWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)
About 0 km away in a straight line
- Average temperature
9.1 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Rain
757 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine
1,766 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Frost days
104 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
About Landshut district
Landkreis Landshut surrounds the separate city of Landshut in Lower Bavaria. Its landscape runs from the hop-growing Hallertau in the north to the Isar valley and the rolling farmland of the Isar-Inn hills in the south (regional tourism board (opens in a new tab), district guide (opens in a new tab)).
Vilsbiburg and Rottenburg an der Laaber are historic local centres, while Altdorf, Ergolding and Essenbach form a major concentration of settlements in the Isar valley. The district combines countryside with substantial industry: Flottweg develops and manufactures separation machinery in Vilsbiburg (district municipalities (opens in a new tab), Flottweg (opens in a new tab)).
Main towns
Vilsbiburg
A former district seat and present-day industrial location, including Flottweg’s headquarters and production facilities (district municipalities (opens in a new tab), Flottweg (opens in a new tab)).
Rottenburg an der Laaber
Another former district seat, serving the northern part of the district (district municipalities (opens in a new tab), MVV district map (opens in a new tab)).
Ergolding
A market town in the district’s principal settlement area along the Isar valley (district municipalities (opens in a new tab)).
Altdorf
An Isar-valley market town adjoining the Landshut urban area (district municipalities (opens in a new tab), MVV district map (opens in a new tab)).
Essenbach
A market town forming part of the district’s main population concentration in the Isar valley (district municipalities (opens in a new tab)).
Nearest universities
No university in Landshut district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).
There is no university in Landkreis Landshut itself. The nearest option is Hochschule Landshut in the separate city; other nearby university destinations include Freising, Regensburg and Munich. Treat a district address as a commuting choice: check the complete journey to your campus, including the last connection home, before signing a lease. Regional rail and buses connect the district with Landshut, but the practical route depends on your town (regional transport overview (opens in a new tab)). This setting may suit students who prefer countryside or want industrial experience: DRÄXLMAIER offers student employment and apprenticeships in Vilsbiburg (student employment (opens in a new tab), apprenticeships (opens in a new tab)).
Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
Landshut · 0 km away · 50 courses
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
Freising · 39 km away · 45 courses
University of Regensburg
Regensburg · 50 km away · 200 courses
OTH Regensburg
Regensburg · 50 km away · 69 courses
Technical University of Munich
Munich · 50 km away · 216 courses
Housing
Compare private rooms and flats town by town, including transport in your budget. Hochschule Landshut explicitly points students towards shared flats and private accommodation in Landshut and its surroundings. The Studierendenwerk’s listed Landshut residences are in the separate city, so they are not district residences (university housing search (opens in a new tab), Studierendenwerk residences (opens in a new tab)).
How to find a place
- Use WG-Gesucht, Kleinanzeigen and ImmobilienScout24, which Hochschule Landshut recommends; search individual district towns rather than relying only on the keyword Landshut (university housing search (opens in a new tab)).
- Check the university’s physical noticeboards and ask in course groups about rooms becoming available (university housing search (opens in a new tab)).
- If living inside the city is also acceptable, compare the Studierendenwerk’s Landshut residences with district rentals (Studierendenwerk residences (opens in a new tab)).
- Test each prospective address against your actual lecture times and evening return journey using the transport planners linked by the regional tourism office (travel planning (opens in a new tab)).
Cost of living
For students at nearby Hochschule Landshut, the university lists a €82 semester contribution and states that bus travel is no longer included from winter semester 2026/27 (university fee information (opens in a new tab)). In 2026, the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month; eligible students can obtain Bavaria’s discounted version for €43 per month (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab), Bavarian ticket information (opens in a new tab)). Compare total housing and commuting costs rather than assuming that a rural address will automatically save money.
Jobs & employers
Automotive supply and mechanical engineering provide concrete routes into student employment. DRÄXLMAIER offers working-student opportunities, while Flottweg offers internships, thesis projects and working-student positions in Vilsbiburg. These are particularly relevant to technical and business students (DRÄXLMAIER (opens in a new tab), Flottweg student opportunities (opens in a new tab)).
Typical student jobs
- Working-student support in recruitment and HR at DRÄXLMAIER (student employment (opens in a new tab)).
- Manufacturing planning and battery operations support at DRÄXLMAIER (student employment (opens in a new tab)).
- Industrial engineering and process engineering student roles at Flottweg (careers portal (opens in a new tab)).
- Purchasing support and training-related student roles at Flottweg (careers portal (opens in a new tab)).
Major employers
DRÄXLMAIER Group (opens in a new tab)
Automotive supply
Has a Vilsbiburg location offering technical, IT, commercial and logistics apprenticeships (DRÄXLMAIER (opens in a new tab)).
Flottweg SE (opens in a new tab)
Mechanical engineering and separation technology
Develops and manufactures industrial centrifuges, belt presses and systems at its Vilsbiburg site (Flottweg (opens in a new tab)).
SCHOTT (opens in a new tab)
Specialty glass and electronic packaging
Nearby in Landshut city, outside the district; develops and produces specialty glass powders and glass-to-metal housings for sensitive electronics (SCHOTT Landshut (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around
City and district transport joined the MVV on 1 January 2026. Regional trains connect the area towards Munich, Regensburg, Passau and Mühldorf, with buses linking surrounding towns (regional transport overview (opens in a new tab)). From Landshut Hbf in the separate city, DB currently lists fastest direct journeys of approximately 45 minutes to Munich Hbf and 40 minutes to Regensburg Hbf; these are station-to-station times, not complete campus commutes (DB to Munich (opens in a new tab), DB to Regensburg (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and regional trains, but generally not ICE, IC or EC services (ticket validity (opens in a new tab)). Check evening and weekend connections for the exact address you are considering.
- Main stations
- Landshut (Bay) Hbf — the nearby regional interchange, located in the separate city (regional transport overview (opens in a new tab)).
- Neufahrn (Niederbay) — a regional rail junction within the district (MVV district map (opens in a new tab)).
- Vilsbiburg — a regional rail stop on the route towards Landshut and Mühldorf (MVV district map (opens in a new tab)).
- Nearest airport
Munich Airport
The practical nearby international airport. The ÜFEX airport express provides a direct connection from Landshut to the airport station between the terminals (Munich Airport (opens in a new tab)).
Weather & seasons
Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Landshut-Reithof (5 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.
Winter
0.2 °C
48 mm rain a month
2.1 h sun a day
Spring
9.2 °C
58 mm rain a month
5.9 h sun a day
Summer
18.1 °C
89 mm rain a month
7.6 h sun a day
Autumn
8.9 °C
57 mm rain a month
3.7 h sun a day
Expect cold, frequently frosty winters and a gradual warming through spring. Summer offers longer evenings for cycling and walking, but rain remains part of the season, so carry a waterproof layer. Autumn becomes cooler and darker; if you commute by bike or wait at rural bus stops, plan for cold mornings and limited daylight.
Culture, language & food
Local history includes pottery-making as well as farming and brewing. Vilsbiburg’s Kröninger Hafnermuseum documents the pottery workshops and trade associated with the surrounding Kröning landscape (Museen in Bayern (opens in a new tab)).
For social life, look at town festivals and markets alongside campus activities: Vilsbiburg’s calendar includes a summer Stadtfest, autumn market and Christmas events, while Hochschule Landshut lists student clubs and campus events. If frequent student evenings are a priority, make the journey home part of your housing decision (Vilsbiburg events (opens in a new tab), university student life (opens in a new tab)).
English-language support is available through Hochschule Landshut’s international services, which also advertise German courses and a buddy programme (university international support (opens in a new tab)). For daily life in the district, aim for conversational German; B1–B2 is a useful practical target, not a universal admission requirement. You may also hear regional Bavarian speech: most of Lower Bavaria belongs to the Central Bavarian dialect area (Bavarian education institute (opens in a new tab)).
Local food
Bradl aus der Rein
Bavarian roast pork served locally with dark-beer sauce, sauerkraut and dumplings; the Hohenthanner Brauereigasthof lists this combination on its menu (local menu (opens in a new tab)).
Obatzda
A Bavarian cheese spread found on local Brotzeit menus; the Hohenthanner Brauereigasthof serves it with bread and accompaniments (local menu (opens in a new tab)).
Hohenthanner beer
A local brewing speciality from Hohenthann, with lager, wheat beer and seasonal styles in the brewery’s range (Hohenthanner Schlossbrauerei (opens in a new tab)).
Places & events
Places to see
Heimatmuseum Vilsbiburg – Kröninger Hafnermuseum
Museum
Explore regional pottery, local history and traditional crafts in the former hospital and hospital church (Museen in Bayern (opens in a new tab)).
Landshuter Höhenwanderweg
Nature
A walking route through the district’s hills, with views over the Isar valley; its western section links Buch am Erlbach, Eching and Tiefenbach with Landshut (district walking guide (opens in a new tab)).
Schloss Kronwinkl
Castle
A historic castle in Eching identified as a landmark along the Höhenwanderweg. Treat it as a landscape stop; interior access has not been verified (district walking guide (opens in a new tab)).
Isar cycle route
Cycling
Follow the river corridor on the Isarradweg, one of the region’s established cycling routes (regional cycling information (opens in a new tab)).
Events
Vilsbiburg Stadtfest (opens in a new tab)
July; listed for 25 July in 2026
The town festival appears in the local organisers’ annual events programme; check the next edition before planning a visit (organiser’s calendar (opens in a new tab)).
Vilsbiburg Dionysimarkt (opens in a new tab)
October; listed for 11 October in 2026
An autumn market accompanied by Sunday shopping in the published 2026 programme (organiser’s calendar (opens in a new tab)).
Vilsbiburg Nikolausmarkt (opens in a new tab)
December; scheduled for 5 December 2026
A seasonal market listed in Vilsbiburg’s town-centre events programme (organiser’s calendar (opens in a new tab)).
Schloss Kronwinkl in the municipality of Eching
The historic building at Marktstraße 20 in Rottenburg an der Laaber
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Landshut district, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Landshut district: FAQ
Is there a university in Landkreis Landshut?
There is no university in the district itself. Hochschule Landshut is in the separate city of Landshut; other nearby university destinations include Freising, Regensburg and Munich.
Is Landkreis Landshut a good place to live as a student?
It may suit you if you want access to countryside and are comfortable commuting. Choose your address around the actual campus journey: regional buses and trains connect the district with Landshut, but your door-to-door route matters (regional transport overview (opens in a new tab)).
How do I commute from the district to Hochschule Landshut?
The route depends on your town and its bus or rail connections. Use the regional journey planners to check travel all the way to the university, including the return after late classes (travel planning (opens in a new tab)).
Is Landkreis Landshut cheaper than living in a university city?
A reliable district-wide student rent comparison was not verified. Compare individual rental offers together with commuting costs; Hochschule Landshut recommends private rooms and flats in both the city and surrounding area (housing search advice (opens in a new tab)).
What student jobs are available in Landkreis Landshut?
Vilsbiburg offers industrial student-work routes, including DRÄXLMAIER working-student positions and Flottweg internships, thesis projects and student employment. Availability depends on current vacancies (DRÄXLMAIER (opens in a new tab), Flottweg (opens in a new tab)).
Does Hochschule Landshut’s semester contribution include a bus ticket?
The university states that bus travel is no longer included from winter semester 2026/27. Its published semester contribution is €82 (university fee information (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
- Landkreis Landshut: municipalities and landscape (opens in a new tab)
- Regional tourism board: Landshut holiday region (opens in a new tab)
- Landshut region: travel and mobility (opens in a new tab)
- MVV: Landshut district network map, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Landshut: private housing search (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk: Landshut residences (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Landshut: semester contribution and bus-ticket change (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Landshut: international support and student life (opens in a new tab)
- Deutsche Bahn: Deutschlandticket (opens in a new tab)
- Bavarian State Finance Office: Deutschlandticket prices and validity, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Deutsche Bahn: Landshut–Munich connections (opens in a new tab)
- Deutsche Bahn: Landshut–Regensburg connections (opens in a new tab)
- Munich Airport: public transport and ÜFEX (opens in a new tab)
- DRÄXLMAIER: working-student opportunities (opens in a new tab)
- DRÄXLMAIER: apprenticeships in Vilsbiburg (opens in a new tab)
- Flottweg: Vilsbiburg headquarters and manufacturing (opens in a new tab)
- Flottweg: student opportunities (opens in a new tab)
- Flottweg: careers portal (opens in a new tab)
- SCHOTT: Landshut site (opens in a new tab)
- Museen in Bayern: Vilsbiburg pottery and local-history museum (opens in a new tab)
- District tourism: Höhenwanderweg and Schloss Kronwinkl (opens in a new tab)
- Mein Vilsbiburg: 2026 events programme (opens in a new tab)
- Hohenthanner Brauereigasthof: local dishes (opens in a new tab)
- Hohenthanner Schlossbrauerei: beer range (opens in a new tab)
- Bavarian education institute: dialect regions (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons: Vilsbiburg town square (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons: Schloss Kronwinkl (opens in a new tab)
- Wikimedia Commons: Marktstraße 20, Rottenburg (opens in a new tab)
Photo credits
- Historic buildings around Vilsbiburg’s town square — Rufus46 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schloss Kronwinkl in the municipality of Eching — Gliwi (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The historic building at Marktstraße 20 in Rottenburg an der Laaber — Helmlechner (opens in a new tab), CC0
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