# Study in Miesbach district, Bavaria

> Miesbach is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 97,152 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Miesbach district itself; the nearest is Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim, about 26 km away. Summers average 10.1 °C and winters -3.8 °C, with about 1,609 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Miesbach is a Bavarian Alpine district of lakes and small towns, with outdoor life, expensive housing and rail links for student commuters.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,152 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 866.21 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (26 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €14.74/m² cold rent — Median advertised monthly apartment rent in Landkreis Miesbach in 2024, excluding utilities; VALUE market data analysed in RegioKontext's September 2025 study commissioned by MP Karl Bär's constituency office. This is not a student-room average or an official Mietspiegel. | [source](https://home.karl-baer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025-11-05_Kurzstudie-Leerstand.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 2.9 °C (summer 10.1 °C, winter -3.8 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 1,609 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,800 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Miesbach district

Miesbach district lies in Upper Bavaria south of Munich, spanning Alpine foothills and mountain terrain. Its best-known landscapes include Tegernsee and Schliersee, while Miesbach town is the district seat ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Miesbach), [Miesbach town](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miesbach), [BRB regional guide](https://www.brb.de/de/freizeit/sommerziele/sommer-im-oberland)).

Your choice of town matters. Holzkirchen connects the railway routes towards Munich, Rosenheim and the southern valleys; Tegernsee and Schliersee put lakes and mountain outings closer to home. Housing is a serious consideration: the regional development agency describes scarce supply and an expensive, strained market ([BRB routes](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene), [regional housing assessment](https://www.regionalentwicklung-oberland.de/strukturdaten-wohnen/)).

- **Miesbach**: The district seat, with an old centre organised around Stadtplatz, Marktplatz and Bahnhofplatz ([town background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miesbach)).
- **Holzkirchen**: A useful starting point for a commuting search, at the meeting of regional rail routes towards Munich, Rosenheim, Tegernsee and Bayrischzell ([BRB routes](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene)).
- **Tegernsee**: A lakeside town with a direct regional railway connection to Munich via Gmund and Holzkirchen ([BRB RB57](https://www.brb.de/en/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene/line/rb-57)).
- **Schliersee**: A lakeside settlement on the Munich–Bayrischzell railway; the lake is a short walk from its station ([BRB regional guide](https://www.brb.de/de/freizeit/sommerziele/sommer-im-oberland)).

## Nearest universities

There is no university in Miesbach district. Nearby options include Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim and universities in Munich. Holzkirchen is worth checking first for commuting because it connects to both cities; from southern towns, allow for a longer journey and any interchange, then add the trip from the destination station to campus ([BRB routes](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene)). Local training is another possibility: Krankenhaus Agatharied offers nursing apprenticeships and a dual-study option ([hospital training](https://www.khagatharied.de/pflege/ausbildung-und-jobs-in-der-pflege/)). This district is most worth considering if access to lakes and mountains matters to you and you have secured workable housing and transport.

- **Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences** (Rosenheim) — 26 km away, 73 courses
- **Universität der Bundeswehr München** (Neubiberg) — 40 km away, 43 courses
- **Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft für angewandte Wissenschaften - HDBW** (München) — 44 km away, 7 courses
- **Katholische    Stiftungshochschule für   angewandte Wissenschaften München - Hochschule der Kirchlichen Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts Katholische Bildungsstätten für Sozialberufe in Bayern** (München) — 46 km away, 21 courses
- **Bavarian University of Business and Technology (HDBW)** (München) — 47 km away, 4 courses

## Housing

Expect a difficult search rather than an inexpensive rural alternative to Munich. Regionalentwicklung Oberland reports limited housing supply, strong demand and strained markets across numerous municipalities. Start early and compare the complete monthly cost of each property ([regional housing assessment](https://www.regionalentwicklung-oberland.de/strukturdaten-wohnen/)).

**How to find a place**

- Search WG-Gesucht, ImmoScout24 and Immowelt separately for Holzkirchen, Miesbach, Hausham and your preferred lake town. TH Rosenheim recommends these portals for private accommodation searches ([university housing guidance](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)).
- Prioritise the station and your actual campus route when comparing addresses. Check both the morning journey and the last useful return connection in the operator's timetables ([BRB timetables](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene)).
- If studying in Rosenheim, compare district rentals with accommodation near campus using TH Rosenheim's housing page. Its listed student residences are in Rosenheim, outside Miesbach district ([TH Rosenheim housing](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)).
- If moving for hospitality work or training, ask the employer about accommodation. Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt advertises furnished staff rooms and help finding a flat; ask whether your particular contract qualifies ([hotel careers](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere)).

## Cost of living

Housing should be your first budget check: local evidence does not support treating Miesbach as a cheap alternative to a major city ([regional housing assessment](https://www.regionalentwicklung-oberland.de/strukturdaten-wohnen/)). For transport, the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026 ([BRB](https://www.brb.de/de/tickets/deutschlandticket)). Eligible students can instead obtain Bavaria's discounted version for €43 per month, through their university's designated seller and with proof of eligibility ([Bahnland Bayern](https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/ermaessigungsticket)). Compare rent including heating and other charges, transport and your university's own fees before deciding where to live.

## Jobs & employers

The district offers several distinct employment settings: hospitality around Tegernsee, specialist manufacturing at Louisenthal in Gmund, and healthcare at Krankenhaus Agatharied in Hausham. Louisenthal explicitly offers working-student positions, internships and thesis projects; the hospital also provides training routes ([Louisenthal careers](https://www.louisenthal.com/de/karriere), [Agatharied training](https://www.khagatharied.de/pflege/ausbildung-und-jobs-in-der-pflege/), [hotel careers](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere)). Check hours, qualifications and language requirements for each role.

- Working-student roles and internships at Louisenthal, depending on the available department and vacancy ([student opportunities](https://www.louisenthal.com/de/karriere/studierende)).
- Restaurant and event-service work around Tegernsee; ask employers specifically about part-time or casual shifts ([Seehotel Überfahrt career areas](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere/einsteiger-quereinsteiger-berufserfahrene)).
- Hotel kitchen and housekeeping work; check whether the advertised hours fit your course ([Seehotel Überfahrt career areas](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere/einsteiger-quereinsteiger-berufserfahrene)).

- **Papierfabrik Louisenthal** (Banknote materials and security technology): Operates in Gmund am Tegernsee and develops and manufactures banknote paper and security features. Its careers programme includes student employment and dual study ([Louisenthal](https://www.louisenthal.com/de/karriere)).
- **Krankenhaus Agatharied** (Healthcare): Hospital in Hausham offering nursing training, clinical placements and a dual-study option; clinical roles require the relevant qualifications ([hospital](https://www.khagatharied.de/pflege/ausbildung-und-jobs-in-der-pflege/)).
- **Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt** (Hospitality): Hotel and restaurant employer in Rottach-Egern with recruitment and apprenticeship programmes, plus advertised staff-accommodation support ([hotel careers](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere)).

## Getting around

Miesbach district belongs to the MVV transport network ([MVV coverage](https://www.brb.de/de/tickets/mvv-verbundraumerweiterung)). Regional trains connect Munich with Holzkirchen, Miesbach, Schliersee and Bayrischzell; another branch serves Gmund and Tegernsee ([BRB routes](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene)). In the published 2026 timetables, allow roughly 25–35 minutes from Holzkirchen to Munich Hbf, around 45–55 minutes from Miesbach to Munich Hbf, and roughly 40–50 minutes from Holzkirchen to Rosenheim. These are station-to-station estimates, before campus transfers or disruption ([RB55 timetable](https://download.transdev.de/transdev/uploads/bb/schedule/2117/fahrplan-munchen-hbf-holzkirchen-bayrischzell-14-12-2025-12-12-2026.pdf), [RB58 timetable](https://download.transdev.de/transdev/uploads/bb/schedule/2340/fahrplan-munchen-hbf-holzkirchen-rosenheim-14-06-12-12-2026.pdf)). Buses provide onward connections around Tegernsee ([local transport information](https://www.tegernsee.com/)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional public transport; check the current timetable for your exact address ([Bahnland Bayern](https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/ermaessigungsticket)).

- Station: Holzkirchen — interchange for regional routes towards Munich, Rosenheim and the Oberland valleys ([BRB](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene)).
- Station: Miesbach and Schliersee — regional stations on RB55 ([route details](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene/linie/rb-55)).
- Station: Gmund (Tegernsee) and Tegernsee — regional stations on RB57 ([route details](https://www.brb.de/en/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene/line/rb-57)).
- Nearest airport: Munich Airport (MUC) — The principal international-airport option for the district. Travel by regional train to Munich and connect to the S1 or S8; the airport quotes approximately 40 minutes between Munich Hbf and the terminals, in addition to your district journey ([Munich Airport](https://www.munich-airport.com/public-transport-260822), [Tegernsee arrival guidance](https://www.tegernsee.com/mit-dem-flugzeug)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: -3.8 °C, 104 mm rain a month, 3.7 h sun a day
- Spring: 1.4 °C, 131 mm rain a month, 5.2 h sun a day
- Summer: 10.1 °C, 183 mm rain a month, 6.2 h sun a day
- Autumn: 3.9 °C, 119 mm rain a month, 4.6 h sun a day

Spring and autumn offer opportunities for walking and cycling; summer brings lake swimming and outdoor festivals ([Tegernsee seasonal guide](https://www.tegernsee.com/)). Keep waterproof layers in your everyday kit. The Wendelstein climate series describes a high mountain station and should not be treated as typical weather for every lower town. Winter activities include skiing, cross-country skiing and winter walking, but snow is not guaranteed: check local conditions before travelling into the hills ([winter guide](https://www.tegernsee.com/wintererlebnis)).

## Culture & language

Traditional dress, brass music, dancing and local associations remain visible parts of public life. Around Tegernsee, summer Waldfeste are organised by sports and traditional-costume associations, with food, music and evening bars ([Tegernsee tourism](https://www.tegernsee.com/waldfeste/1)).

There are cultural evenings beyond village festivals, including Tegernsee's international mountain-film festival and the region's cabaret and concert programme ([event overview](https://www.tegernsee.com/hoehepunkte), [film festival](https://www.tegernsee.com/bergfilmfestival-tegernsee)). For frequent campus nights out, weigh the return journey carefully before choosing a home here.

Plan to use German for housing enquiries, administration and local job applications rather than relying on English everywhere. As a practical learning target, aim towards B1–B2 for more independent daily life; this is advice, not a universal admission or employment requirement. Bavarian dialect is part of the area's linguistic identity—even Miesbach has the dialect form “Miaschboch”—but learning standard German remains the useful starting point ([local background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miesbach)).

## Local food

- **Local lake fish**: Fish from the local lake is part of the Tegernsee area's traditional restaurant cooking ([regional cuisine](https://www.tegernsee.com/traditionell-geniessen-1)).
- **Heumilchkäse**: Regional cheese made from hay milk appears alongside other local specialities on Tegernsee menus ([regional cuisine](https://www.tegernsee.com/traditionell-geniessen-1)).
- **Tegernseer beer and Brotzeit**: Locally served Tegernseer beer and savoury Brotzeit platters are staples of the area's summer Waldfeste ([festival food](https://www.tegernsee.com/waldfeste/1)).

## Events

- **Tegernsee Waldfeste** (Summer, generally June–August): A series of outdoor association festivals around the lake, with brass music, traditional dancing and food. Weather-related postponements are possible ([festival guide](https://www.tegernsee.com/waldfeste/1), [season overview](https://www.tegernsee.com/hoehepunkte)).
- **Internationales Bergfilm-Festival Tegernsee** (October): An annual festival of mountain and nature films, with international documentaries and accompanying events ([official tourism guide](https://www.tegernsee.com/bergfilmfestival-tegernsee)).

## Places to see

- **Tegernsee** (Lake): A lake for swimming, boat trips and shoreline outings, with rail access at Gmund and Tegernsee ([official tourism guide](https://www.tegernsee.com/)).
- **Schliersee** (Lake): An easy destination without a car: the lakeshore is a short walk from Schliersee station, with walking routes into the surrounding hills ([BRB regional guide](https://www.brb.de/de/freizeit/sommerziele/sommer-im-oberland)).
- **Markus Wasmeier Freilichtmuseum** (Museum): An open-air museum in Schliersee presenting an old Bavarian village, traditional crafts and rural life ([museum](https://www.wasmeier.de/)).
- **Wallberg** (Mountain): A mountain viewpoint above Tegernsee, accessible by cable car or on foot. Choose your route according to conditions and experience ([Tegernsee tourism](https://www.tegernsee.com/)).
- **Miesbach old town** (Old town): Explore the connected central squares around Stadtplatz and Marktplatz for a town-focused outing between lake trips ([town background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miesbach)).

## FAQ

### Is there a university in Miesbach district?

There is no university in the district. Nearby study options include Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim and universities in Munich; choose accommodation around the journey to your actual campus.

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

It is worth considering if lakes and mountains matter to you and you can manage the commute. Housing is a significant drawback: the regional development agency describes an expensive, strained market ([housing assessment](https://www.regionalentwicklung-oberland.de/strukturdaten-wohnen/)).

### How do I get from Miesbach district to Rosenheim?

RB58 connects Holzkirchen with Rosenheim in roughly 40–50 minutes in the published 2026 timetable. From Miesbach town, take RB55 to Holzkirchen and change; add the onward journey to your campus ([RB58 timetable](https://download.transdev.de/transdev/uploads/bb/schedule/2340/fahrplan-munchen-hbf-holzkirchen-rosenheim-14-06-12-12-2026.pdf), [RB55 route](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene/linie/rb-55)).

### Can I commute from Miesbach to Munich?

Yes. Regional trains link Miesbach town with Munich Hbf in approximately 45–55 minutes in the published 2026 timetable, while Holzkirchen is closer by rail. These times exclude travel to the station and onward to university ([BRB timetable](https://download.transdev.de/transdev/uploads/bb/schedule/2117/fahrplan-munchen-hbf-holzkirchen-bayrischzell-14-12-2025-12-12-2026.pdf)).

### Is Miesbach district expensive?

Housing is expensive: a RegioKontext study reports a district median advertised apartment rent of €14.74 per square metre per month, excluding utilities, for 2024. That is a general apartment-market figure, not a student-room price ([housing study](https://home.karl-baer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025-11-05_Kurzstudie-Leerstand.pdf)).

### What work can students find in Miesbach district?

Search for working-student roles and internships at Louisenthal and suitable hospitality shifts around Tegernsee. Krankenhaus Agatharied also offers clinical placements and nursing training, which have different requirements from casual student jobs ([Louisenthal](https://www.louisenthal.com/de/karriere/studierende), [hotel careers](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere), [Agatharied](https://www.khagatharied.de/pflege/ausbildung-und-jobs-in-der-pflege/)).

## Sources

- [District geography](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Miesbach)
- [Miesbach town background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miesbach)
- [BRB regional routes](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene)
- [BRB RB55 route](https://www.brb.de/de/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene/linie/rb-55)
- [BRB RB57 route](https://www.brb.de/en/fahrplaene/linienuebersicht-fahrplaene/line/rb-57)
- [BRB RB55 timetable, 2025–2026](https://download.transdev.de/transdev/uploads/bb/schedule/2117/fahrplan-munchen-hbf-holzkirchen-bayrischzell-14-12-2025-12-12-2026.pdf)
- [BRB RB58 timetable, June–December 2026](https://download.transdev.de/transdev/uploads/bb/schedule/2340/fahrplan-munchen-hbf-holzkirchen-rosenheim-14-06-12-12-2026.pdf)
- [Regionalentwicklung Oberland housing assessment](https://www.regionalentwicklung-oberland.de/strukturdaten-wohnen/)
- [RegioKontext housing study, September 2025](https://home.karl-baer.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025-11-05_Kurzstudie-Leerstand.pdf)
- [TH Rosenheim housing guidance](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)
- [Studierendenwerk residence directory](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/)
- [Louisenthal careers and locations](https://www.louisenthal.com/de/karriere)
- [Louisenthal student opportunities](https://www.louisenthal.com/de/karriere/studierende)
- [Krankenhaus Agatharied training](https://www.khagatharied.de/pflege/ausbildung-und-jobs-in-der-pflege/)
- [Seehotel Überfahrt careers and staff housing](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere)
- [Seehotel Überfahrt career areas](https://www.althoffcollection.com/de/althoff-seehotel-ueberfahrt/karriere/einsteiger-quereinsteiger-berufserfahrene)
- [Deutschlandticket at BRB](https://www.brb.de/de/tickets/deutschlandticket)
- [Bavarian discounted Deutschlandticket](https://bahnland-bayern.de/de/ermaessigungsticket)
- [MVV coverage](https://www.brb.de/de/tickets/mvv-verbundraumerweiterung)
- [Munich Airport public transport](https://www.munich-airport.com/public-transport-260822)
- [Tegernsee airport arrival guidance](https://www.tegernsee.com/mit-dem-flugzeug)
- [Tegernsee official tourism guide](https://www.tegernsee.com/)
- [Tegernsee Waldfeste](https://www.tegernsee.com/waldfeste/1)
- [Tegernsee cultural events](https://www.tegernsee.com/hoehepunkte)
- [Tegernsee mountain-film festival](https://www.tegernsee.com/bergfilmfestival-tegernsee)
- [Tegernsee regional cuisine](https://www.tegernsee.com/traditionell-geniessen-1)
- [BRB summer outings around Schliersee](https://www.brb.de/de/freizeit/sommerziele/sommer-im-oberland)
- [Markus Wasmeier open-air museum](https://www.wasmeier.de/)
- [Tegernsee winter activities](https://www.tegernsee.com/wintererlebnis)
- [Commons: Tegernsee panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Panorama_auf_den_Tegernsee_vom_Auerweg_aus_Bild_1_2024-05-20.jpg)
- [Commons: Miesbach Marktplatz](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marktplatz_1_Miesbach-1.jpg)
- [Commons: Schliersee](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Der_Schliersee.jpg)

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