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Roth is a rural Bavarian district south of Nuremberg, with historic towns, lakes and rail links for students commuting to university.

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Courtyard-facing façade of Schloss Ratibor in Roth
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In short

Roth is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 128,632 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Roth district itself; the nearest is University of Technology Nuremberg in Nürnberg, about 24 km away. Summers average 18.3 °C and winters 0.7 °C, with about 702 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Roth district in numbers

Population

128,632Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

895.16 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

144Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

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

Nearest university

University of Technology Nuremberg, NürnbergWhere Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

About 24 km away in a straight line

Typical student rent

€7.42/m² monthly net rentSource (opens in a new tab)

Mean of the rents per square metre collected in Roth town for the 2025 official Mietspiegel update, using survey data collected December 2024–February 2025. Excludes operating costs; not an advertised-rent or student-room average. The guide is valid 1 July 2025–30 June 2027.

Average temperature

9.3 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

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

Sunshine

1,704 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

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

About Roth district

Roth district lies south of the Nuremberg–Fürth–Erlangen urban area and includes part of the Franconian Lake District. It offers a mix of small-town living and countryside within reach of Nuremberg (district visitor information (opens in a new tab)).

Roth is the district seat; Hilpoltstein, Spalt and Greding have historic centres with distinct identities, from castles to hop-growing heritage (towns and municipalities (opens in a new tab)). River valleys, woodland and the hop gardens around Spalt provide walking routes between settlements (district walking guide (opens in a new tab)). The district also hosts the international Challenge Roth triathlon (organiser (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Nearest universities

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

There is no university in Roth district. Nearby options include the University of Technology Nuremberg, TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg, the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg and Augustana-Hochschule in Neuendettelsau. For a Nuremberg-based course, Roth town merits consideration: scheduled trains reach Nürnberg Hbf in approximately 19 minutes on selected regional services or 28 minutes by S-Bahn, before your onward campus journey (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)). Check the full journey from any prospective home, especially for Neuendettelsau. A local work-linked route also exists: SCHLENK offers dual study in business informatics (SCHLENK (opens in a new tab)). Consider the district if you value outdoor time and can accommodate commuting in your weekly routine.

  • University of Technology Nuremberg

    Nürnberg · 24 km away · 2 courses

  • Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau

    Neuendettelsau · 25 km away · 2 courses

  • Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg

    Nürnberg, Mittelfranken · 28 km away · 40 courses

  • Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg

    Nürnberg, Mittelfranken · 28 km away · 80 courses

  • Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

    Nürnberg · 28 km away · 9 courses

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Housing

Start with the private rental market and compare individual towns carefully. Roth town has an official rent guide, but its figures describe qualifying residential tenancies; they do not establish student-room availability or whether finding accommodation is easy (Roth rent guide (opens in a new tab)).

The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.

How to find a place

  • Search the Landkreis Roth section of KIP and filter by municipality, size and rent; it covers rentals across the district (KIP (opens in a new tab)).
  • For a flat in Roth town, use its official Mietspiegel to compare the property's size, age and features rather than applying the headline average mechanically (rent guide (opens in a new tab)).
  • Check the walk or bus journey to the station before arranging a viewing. Roth has S-Bahn, regional trains and the Hilpoltstein branch connection (VGN (opens in a new tab)).
  • If you are also considering living near your Nuremberg campus, consult Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg's housing service and residence application system; these are alternatives outside Roth district (Studierendenwerk (opens in a new tab)).

Cost of living

For transport budgeting, VGN lists the Deutschlandticket at €63 per month and the reduced ticket for eligible students, apprentices and voluntary-service participants at €43, checked November 2026 (VGN (opens in a new tab)). Compare total housing costs, including heating, electricity and the journey to campus. A cheaper individual rental may be worthwhile, but the verified evidence does not establish a consistent overall saving against Nuremberg.

Jobs & employers

The district's economy includes electronics, precision engineering, metal products, services and tourism (district economic development office (opens in a new tab)). For students, there are concrete routes into industrial experience: SCHLENK advertises working-student opportunities, practical placements and holiday work (SCHLENK student opportunities (opens in a new tab)). Match applications to your subject and check whether the workplace is reachable around your timetable.

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

Roth is served by the S2 towards Nuremberg, regional trains and the RB61 branch to Hilpoltstein, alongside local buses and a call-and-collect taxi service (VGN (opens in a new tab)). Allow approximately 19 minutes from Roth to Nürnberg Hbf on selected regional services or 28 minutes by S-Bahn; construction work can change journeys (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)). Allersberg is also on the Nuremberg S-Bahn network (DB network timetables (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional public transport, including these trains and buses, but not ICE, IC or EC services (VGN ticket conditions (opens in a new tab)). For village addresses, check evening and weekend connections before committing to a car-free routine.

Main stations
Nearest airport

Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg)

The district identifies Nuremberg as the nearest airport (district information (opens in a new tab)). Travel via Nürnberg Hbf, where the U2 reaches the terminal in approximately 12 minutes (airport directions (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Roth (2 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

0.7 °C

50 mm rain a month

1.9 h sun a day

Spring

9.2 °C

53 mm rain a month

5.8 h sun a day

Summer

18.3 °C

77 mm rain a month

7.4 h sun a day

Autumn

8.9 °C

54 mm rain a month

3.5 h sun a day

Expect cold, often frosty winters, a gradually warming spring and generally mild-to-warm summers with occasional hot days. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof layers are useful for commuting and walking. Spring brings cherry blossom around Großweingarten, followed by the cherry season in early summer (district orchard guide (opens in a new tab)). Summer is a good time to explore Rothsee and its watersports options (district lake guide (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

Local traditions are visible in Hilpoltstein's Burgfest, where a historical play and procession commemorate Countess Palatine Dorothea Maria (Hilpoltstein tourism (opens in a new tab)). Challenge Roth adds an international sporting gathering, with opportunities to spectate or volunteer (organiser (opens in a new tab)). For student social life, think in terms of local activities and planned evenings out rather than expecting a campus-centred scene.

Haus International in Roth offers a practical way to meet people beyond university: its programme includes intercultural activities, language cafés and support with learning German (district information (opens in a new tab)).

Plan to use German for everyday life rather than relying on English alone. As practical preparation, work towards handling rental enquiries, appointments and workplace conversations in German; this is advice, not a formal language requirement. Haus International in Roth offers language cafés and help with learning German (district information (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Rothsee in the Franconian Lake District

    Rothsee in the Franconian Lake District

  • Historic building on Dr. Merkenschlager Straße in Spalt

    Historic building on Dr. Merkenschlager Straße in Spalt

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Studying in Roth district: FAQ

Is Roth district a good place to live as a student?

Roth is worth considering if you want access to countryside and are comfortable commuting. Roth town has direct trains to Nuremberg, but assess the full journey to your campus before choosing a home (VGN (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Roth district?

There is no university in Roth district. Nearby institutions are in Nuremberg and Neuendettelsau, including TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, the University of Technology Nuremberg and Augustana-Hochschule.

How long does it take to get from Roth to Nuremberg?

From Roth station, selected regional trains take approximately 19 minutes to Nürnberg Hbf, while the S-Bahn takes approximately 28 minutes. These are station-to-station times; add the journey to your campus and check current disruptions (DB timetable (opens in a new tab)).

Is renting in Roth expensive?

Roth town's 2025 official rent guide reports a mean net rent of €7.42 per square metre among the rents collected there. This excludes operating costs and is not a current asking-price or student-room average (official rent guide (opens in a new tab)).

What jobs can students find in Roth district?

Verified options include working-student roles and holiday work at SCHLENK (student careers (opens in a new tab)). Hospitality minijobs are also advertised by Gasthof Blumenthal (recruitment page (opens in a new tab)).

Can I live in Roth district without a car?

Start your search near a rail connection: Roth has S-Bahn and regional trains, and Hilpoltstein connects through the RB61 branch (VGN (opens in a new tab)). For an individual village address, check the entire weekday, evening and weekend journey before deciding.

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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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