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Mühldorf a.Inn is a rural Bavarian district with historic towns, industrial employers and regional rail links for student commuters.

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Landscape view of the historic Stadtplatz in Mühldorf am Inn
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In short

Mühldorf a.Inn is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 122,037 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Mühldorf a.Inn district itself; the nearest is Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Landshut, about 38 km away. Summers average 18 °C and winters 0.1 °C, with about 812 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Mühldorf a.Inn district in numbers

Population

122,037Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

805.36 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

152Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

NoneWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Nearest university

Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, LandshutWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

About 38 km away in a straight line

Average temperature

9 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

812 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,762 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

113 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

About Mühldorf a.Inn district

Mühldorf a.Inn lies in eastern Upper Bavaria, with landscapes ranging from the Inn valley to the surrounding hills. Mühldorf am Inn is the district’s administrative centre (district background (opens in a new tab)).

The district combines historic town centres with industrial workplaces. Mühldorf’s old trading-town architecture belongs to the Inn-Salzach tradition, while Waldkraiburg’s industrial history is explored at Bunker 29. Haag adds its distinctive castle towers to the mix (Inn-Salzach Tourism (opens in a new tab), Bunker 29 (opens in a new tab), Haag castle towers (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Nearest universities

No university in Mühldorf a.Inn district itself — these are the nearest (straight-line distance).

The supplied directory lists no separate university in the district. However, TH Rosenheim’s official housing guidance identifies a branch campus in Mühldorf itself, so check your programme’s actual teaching location before choosing accommodation (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)). For study in the nearby university towns of Landshut or Rosenheim, regional trains make commuting possible; test the complete journey against your class timetable (Südostbayernbahn (opens in a new tab)). This district is worth considering if you prefer smaller-town life or want an industrial placement: ODU in Mühldorf offers apprenticeships and dual-study programmes (ODU (opens in a new tab)).

  • Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften

    Landshut · 38 km away · 50 courses

  • Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

    Rosenheim · 46 km away · 73 courses

  • Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

    Freising · 51 km away · 45 courses

  • Hochschule für angewandtes Management

    Ismaning · 52 km away · 64 courses

  • Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft für angewandte Wissenschaften - HDBW

    München · 53 km away · 7 courses

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Housing

Plan around private rooms, shared flats and ordinary rental apartments. TH Rosenheim’s Mühldorf guidance directs students to private accommodation services and campus notices, and its international office warns that housing across its campuses is limited (local housing guidance (opens in a new tab), international housing guidance (opens in a new tab)). There is insufficient verified evidence here to describe the district as an easy or consistently cheap student rental market.

How to find a place

Cost of living

A useful verified budget item is public transport: in 2026 the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month, while eligible students with a study location in Bavaria can obtain the Bavarian discounted version for €43 per month with proof of eligibility (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab), MVG (opens in a new tab)). Both are subscriptions. No reliable local student-rent benchmark or like-for-like comparison with Munich was established, so compare actual warm rents and commuting costs rather than assuming a rural address guarantees savings.

Jobs & employers

Engineering and manufacturing are useful starting points for a local job search. ODU makes connector systems in Mühldorf, Fliegl operates an agricultural-machinery production centre there, and NETZSCH advertises student opportunities in its Waldkraiburg pumps business (ODU (opens in a new tab), Fliegl (opens in a new tab), NETZSCH careers (opens in a new tab)). These offer routes into placements and degree-related work; availability and suitability depend on your subject and the individual vacancy.

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

Use Mühldorf (Oberbay) as the main rail interchange and the MVV journey planner for connecting buses (rail timetables (opens in a new tab), district bus information (opens in a new tab)). Published regular timetables give roughly 50 minutes to Landshut Hbf and 50–60 minutes to Rosenheim Hochschule, the useful stop for TH Rosenheim’s main campus (Landshut timetable (opens in a new tab), Rosenheim timetable (opens in a new tab)). Munich Ost is approximately an hour away under the regular timetable, but engineering works can substantially change journeys (Munich timetable (opens in a new tab), current disruptions (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers regional trains and ordinary local public transport; check the last connection before planning an evening out (ticket coverage (opens in a new tab)).

Main stations
Nearest airport

Munich Airport

One public-transport option is to travel from Mühldorf to Landshut and change to the ÜFEX airport train. The airport confirms direct ÜFEX services from Landshut; check connection times for your flight (regional timetables (opens in a new tab), Munich Airport (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Obertaufkirchen (8 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

0.1 °C

47 mm rain a month

2.2 h sun a day

Spring

9.1 °C

62 mm rain a month

5.8 h sun a day

Summer

18 °C

101 mm rain a month

7.5 h sun a day

Autumn

8.9 °C

60 mm rain a month

3.7 h sun a day

Expect cold, frequently frosty winters and mild-to-warm summers, with summer also bringing plenty of rain. Waterproof layers and winter cycling equipment are sensible purchases. Spring and autumn suit exploring the river landscape, while the warmer months bring outdoor cultural events such as the Haberkasten summer festival (festival information (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

Mühldorf’s Haberkasten is a former granary used for concerts, theatre and cabaret. The Altstadtfest also brings local organisations and dialect performers into the town centre, making these useful places to start exploring local cultural life (Haberkasten (opens in a new tab), Altstadtfest (opens in a new tab)).

For evenings out, look at specific concerts and festival dates before making plans. Waldkraiburg offers a different perspective on the district: Bunker 29 traces the transformation from a wartime powder factory to post-war civilian industry (Bunker 29 (opens in a new tab)).

English-language university guidance is available, including practical housing information from TH Rosenheim (international housing guide (opens in a new tab)). For everyday independence, plan to use German with landlords, local services and employers. As practical advice rather than an admission requirement, aim for B1 German and work towards B2 for more demanding conversations. Expect some regional dialect: Mühldorf’s Altstadtfest explicitly includes dialect performers (city programme (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

  • Mühldorf old town

    Old town

    Explore the historic trading-town centre and its characteristic Inn-Salzach architecture (Inn-Salzach Tourism (opens in a new tab)).

  • Bunker 29, Waldkraiburg

    Museum

    An industrial-history museum inside a surviving powder-factory building. It has seasonal opening arrangements, so check before visiting (Bunker 29 (opens in a new tab)).

  • Haag castle towers

    Castle

    Guided visits provide access to Haag’s landmark towers; the operator advises that the climb requires sure footing and good fitness (tour information (opens in a new tab)).

  • Kraiburg Schlossberg and the Inn landscape

    Nature

    The Schlossberg overlooks the Inn’s river bends. The regional Eiszeit cycling route links Kraiburg with Mühldorf through a landscape of river terraces and channels (official cycling guide (opens in a new tab)).

Events

  • The main castle tower and smaller tower in Haag in Oberbayern

    The main castle tower and smaller tower in Haag in Oberbayern

  • Schloss Schwindegg in the district of Mühldorf am Inn

    Schloss Schwindegg in the district of Mühldorf am Inn

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Studying in Mühldorf a.Inn district: FAQ

Is Mühldorf a.Inn a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you prefer smaller towns and can match your accommodation to your teaching location. Regional trains connect Mühldorf with Landshut and Rosenheim, but check your complete daily journey before signing a lease (Südostbayernbahn timetables (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Mühldorf a.Inn?

The supplied directory has no separate university entry for the district, but TH Rosenheim identifies Mühldorf as one of its campuses. Check the campus assigned to your chosen programme rather than assuming all TH Rosenheim teaching takes place in Rosenheim (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).

How do I travel from Mühldorf to Landshut or Rosenheim for university?

Südostbayernbahn publishes direct regional services from Mühldorf towards both towns. For TH Rosenheim’s main campus, check journeys to Rosenheim Hochschule; for Landshut, include the onward journey from the station to your teaching building (regional timetables (opens in a new tab)).

Is Mühldorf a.Inn cheap for students?

A dependable local student-rent average was not verified, so compare actual accommodation offers. One clear saving for eligible students is the Bavarian discounted Deutschlandticket, priced at €43 per month in 2026 (MVG (opens in a new tab)).

Where can students look for accommodation in Mühldorf?

TH Rosenheim recommends private-room mediation and the noticeboard in Campus Mühldorf’s entrance hall. Its housing resources also name WG-Gesucht and OVBimmo (university housing guidance (opens in a new tab)).

What jobs can students find in the district?

Verified options include ODU working-student roles in technology, business and computer science, plus NETZSCH student placements and thesis opportunities in Waldkraiburg. Check each employer’s current requirements and vacancies (ODU (opens in a new tab), NETZSCH (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.

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