# Study in Schweinfurt district, Bavaria

> Schweinfurt is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 113,977 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Schweinfurt district itself; the nearest is Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) in Schweinfurt, about 4 km away. Summers average 18.2 °C and winters 1.2 °C, with about 680 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Schweinfurt is a rural Bavarian district with village life, countryside and commuting options to universities in nearby cities.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 113,977 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 841.39 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), Schweinfurt (4 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Mean temperature | 9.6 °C (summer 18.2 °C, winter 1.2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 680 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,642 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Schweinfurt district

Landkreis Schweinfurt surrounds the separate city of Schweinfurt. This distinction matters when comparing accommodation: an address in Schweinfurt city is outside the district covered here. Gerolzhofen, Werneck, Gochsheim and Sennfeld are among its municipalities ([district municipality directory](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/landkreis/gemeinden-kommunale-allianzen/gemeinden)).

The district combines historic settlements with countryside recreation. Werneck has a palace and park, Sennfeld has vegetable-growing traditions and Main floodplain landscapes, and the Ellertshäuser See has a shoreline walking route ([Werneck](https://www.werneck.de/tourismus-kultur/sehenswertes/230.Schloss-Werneck.html), [Sennfeld](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/service/urlaubsorte?detID=10972), [lake walk](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/aktivurlaub/12063.Unsere-schoensten-Themenwanderwege.html?detID=9)).

- **Gerolzhofen**: A town with a historic market square and old town, which host its annual wine festival ([Schweinfurt tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/veranstaltungen?ev%5Bid%5D=256855)).
- **Werneck**: Known for Balthasar Neumann’s palace, now used by hospitals, with a park and palace church accessible to visitors ([municipality](https://www.werneck.de/tourismus-kultur/sehenswertes/230.Schloss-Werneck.html)).
- **Gochsheim**: A municipality connected to Schweinfurt by regular city-bus services ([municipality](https://www.gochsheim.de/unsere-gemeinde/kennenlernen/lage-anbindung)).
- **Sennfeld**: Immediately beside Schweinfurt city, with vegetable-growing land, floodplain walks and a natural bathing lake ([Schweinfurt tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/service/urlaubsorte?detID=10972)).

## Nearest universities

There is no university in Landkreis Schweinfurt. The nearest option is THWS in the separate city of Schweinfurt; other nearby university towns are Würzburg and Bamberg. Living here is most suitable if you prefer a quieter home base and can match your address to your timetable: Gerolzhofen, for example, relies on buses to reach Schweinfurt’s railway connections ([Gerolzhofen transport](https://gerolzhofen.de/Verkehrsanbindung.html)). Apprenticeships are another local route, with nursing, healthcare administration, electrical and cooking training offered at Schloss Werneck ([training information](https://www.khv-schloss-werneck.de/wir-als-arbeitgeber/ausbildungpraktika/index.html)).

- **Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)** (Schweinfurt) — 4 km away, 64 courses
- **Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt** (Würzburg) — 34 km away, 3 courses
- **Hochschule für Musik Würzburg** (Würzburg) — 34 km away, 64 courses
- **University of Würzburg** (Würzburg) — 34 km away, 286 courses
- **University of Bamberg** (Bamberg) — 47 km away, 159 courses

## Housing

Look primarily for private rooms, shared flats and apartments. THWS advises that accommodation outside Schweinfurt and Würzburg can be cheaper, but this does not establish a district-wide rent level or guarantee an easy search ([THWS housing guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false)). The Studierendenwerk’s listed Schweinfurt residences are in the separate city, so they are not included as district residences here ([residence directory](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime)).

**How to find a place**

- Search WG-Gesucht, ImmoScout24 and Immowelt using individual municipality names as well as Schweinfurt; THWS recommends these portals ([THWS housing guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false)).
- Check the Facebook group Wohnungsmarkt Schweinfurt/Umgebung, also listed by THWS, for accommodation in the surrounding area ([THWS guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false)).
- Before accepting a room, test the journey to your actual campus, including the return after evening classes, using the district’s current bus timetables ([district transport](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/themen/mobilitaet-verkehr/aenderungen-ab-dezember-2025)).
- If you are also considering Schweinfurt city, apply separately to Studierendenwerk Würzburg; its Schweinfurt residence applications require an unconditional THWS admission letter or current enrolment certificate ([application information](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime)).

## Cost of living

Transport is one predictable budget item: the regular Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026. NVM currently lists a €35.05 monthly upgrade for eligible THWS Schweinfurt students who already have the semester ticket; this is an additional payment, not the complete semester contribution. These prices were checked in November 2026 ([NVM](https://www.nahverkehr-mainfranken.de/tickets-und-preise/deutschlandticket/)). Compare each housing offer’s total rent and commuting costs rather than assuming that a rural address will always save money.

## Jobs & employers

Verified district employers span solar energy in Kolitzheim, IT services in Grafenrheinfeld and healthcare in Werneck ([BELECTRIC](https://belectric.com/de/karriere/bewerben/), [FIS-ASP](https://www.fis-asp.de/karriere/berufseinsteiger/), [Schloss Werneck](https://bezirk-unterfranken.helixjobs.com/bkhwerneck/career)). FIS-ASP explicitly welcomes applications for study-related internships and thesis projects. For ordinary part-time work, check qualifications and shift patterns carefully: a part-time vacancy is not automatically a student position.

- IT internships and thesis projects at FIS-ASP in Grafenrheinfeld ([early-career opportunities](https://www.fis-asp.de/karriere/berufseinsteiger/)).
- Hospital operational support, such as bed-service work; Schloss Werneck lists part-time positions, subject to the individual requirements ([careers portal](https://bezirk-unterfranken.helixjobs.com/bkhwerneck/career)).
- Part-time hospital finance and accounting work for applicants with suitable skills or qualifications ([Schloss Werneck careers](https://bezirk-unterfranken.helixjobs.com/bkhwerneck/career)).

- **BELECTRIC** (Solar energy): Has operations and recruitment in Kolitzheim, including electrical, IT, administration and warehouse-logistics apprenticeships ([careers portal](https://belectric.com/de/karriere/bewerben/)).
- **FIS-ASP** (IT services): Based in Grafenrheinfeld, providing cloud computing, managed services and application delivery; offers study-related internships and thesis opportunities ([FIS-ASP](https://www.fis-asp.de/karriere/berufseinsteiger/)).
- **Krankenhäuser und Heime Schloss Werneck** (Healthcare and care services): Hospital and care employer in Werneck, with psychiatric, orthopaedic, administrative and support functions ([official careers portal](https://bezirk-unterfranken.helixjobs.com/bkhwerneck/career)).

## Getting around

Regional buses, city buses and trains are supplemented by callheinz, which connects designated stops where a suitable bus or train connection is unavailable. Check its booking arrangements when planning a rural commute ([district transport](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/themen/mobilitaet-verkehr/aenderungen-ab-dezember-2025)). From Schweinfurt Hbf, outside the district, published direct trains take approximately 22–38 minutes to Würzburg Hbf ([DB](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml)); timetable examples to Bamberg take approximately 30–41 minutes ([DB departures](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5742.pdf)). Add the journey from home and the connection to campus. The Deutschlandticket covers local and regional public transport in second class, but not ordinary long-distance travel ([NVM](https://www.nahverkehr-mainfranken.de/tickets-und-preise/deutschlandticket/)).

- Station: Schweinfurt Hbf — the main nearby interchange, in the separate city, with regional services towards Würzburg, Bamberg and Bad Kissingen ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5742.pdf)).
- Station: Waigolshausen — a district station served on the regional route between Schweinfurt and Würzburg ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5742.pdf)).
- Station: Oberwerrn — a district station on regional services north from Schweinfurt ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5742.pdf)).
- Nearest airport: Nuremberg Airport (NUE) — A nearby scheduled-flight option identified by THWS. Travel by rail to Nürnberg Hbf, then take the direct U2 to the terminal; the airport lists a 12-minute underground journey ([THWS arrival guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false), [airport transport](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/de/anreise)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 1.2 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 1.8 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.5 °C, 48 mm rain a month, 5.6 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.2 °C, 69 mm rain a month, 7.2 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.4 °C, 56 mm rain a month, 3.4 h sun a day

Expect cold, often frosty winters and limited winter daylight, followed by milder spring weather and warmer, brighter summers. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof clothing is useful for commuting and walks. Summer brings Gerolzhofen’s wine festival, while the September Kirchweih celebrations provide a way to meet local traditions as autumn begins ([wine festival](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/veranstaltungen?ev%5Bid%5D=256855), [Kirchweih traditions](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/kulturtipps/11765.Immaterielles-Weltkulturerbe-erleben.html)).

## Culture & language

Village celebrations are a distinctive part of local life. Gochsheim and Sennfeld maintain Plankirchweih traditions involving music, communal dancing and a ceremonial tree; the celebrations commemorate peace and the restoration of their historical status as imperial villages ([regional tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/kulturtipps/11765.Immaterielles-Weltkulturerbe-erleben.html)).

For a student, the district is best approached as a quieter residential choice. Its documented cultural offer centres on festivals, local history and community events; Sennfeld’s programme includes theatre, readings and concerts ([Sennfeld](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/service/urlaubsorte?detID=10972)). If frequent late-night outings matter to you, check the journey home before choosing a village.

THWS provides English-language arrival guidance, but do not assume every landlord or local service can work in English. Its accommodation information includes German-only offers and providers requiring German-speaking applicants ([THWS guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false)). As a practical learning target, aim for conversational German around B1, and work towards B2 if you want greater independence in housing and employment; these are recommendations, not district-wide requirements.

## Local food

- **Schweinfurter Schlachtschüssel**: A traditional communal pork meal associated with the Schweinfurt area, accompanied by sauerkraut and bread ([regional tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schlachtschuessel)).
- **Silvaner**: A regional white wine highlighted alongside local produce by Schweinfurt’s tourism organisation ([regional specialities](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Local asparagus and seasonal vegetables**: Asparagus, potatoes, strawberries and herbs feature in the area’s regional food offering; Sennfeld is particularly associated with vegetable growing ([regional specialities](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/regionale-spezialitaeten), [Sennfeld](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/service/urlaubsorte?detID=10972)).

## Events

- **Gerolzhöfer Weinfest** (July): An annual wine festival around Gerolzhofen’s historic market square and old town, with local wines, food and music. The published 2026 edition ran from 17–20 July ([official tourism calendar](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/veranstaltungen?ev%5Bid%5D=256855)).
- **Gochsheim and Sennfeld Plankirchweih** (First weekend in September): Traditional village celebrations with ceremonial tree-raising, music and communal dancing ([regional tourism](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/kulturtipps/11765.Immaterielles-Weltkulturerbe-erleben.html)).

## Places to see

- **Schloss Werneck and park** (Palace): Balthasar Neumann’s former princely residence now accommodates hospitals. Visit the park and palace church rather than expecting a conventional palace-interior museum ([municipality](https://www.werneck.de/tourismus-kultur/sehenswertes/230.Schloss-Werneck.html)).
- **Ellertshäuser See** (Nature): A lake with a shoreline circular walk and sections of protected natural habitat, suited to a walking break from studying ([official walking route](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/aktivurlaub/12063.Unsere-schoensten-Themenwanderwege.html?detID=9)).
- **Freies ReichsdorfMuseum and Kirchgaden, Gochsheim** (Museum): Historic fortified storage buildings now help tell the story of village life, with bicycle-history exhibits and a printing workshop among the collections ([museum information](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes?detID=11340)).
- **Gerolzhofen market square** (Old town): The historic square and surrounding old town form the setting for the town’s wine festival ([official tourism calendar](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/veranstaltungen?ev%5Bid%5D=256855)).

## FAQ

### Is Landkreis Schweinfurt a good place to live as a student?

It can suit students who prefer a quieter home base and have a workable campus commute. Check your particular municipality’s evening and weekend connections before signing a lease ([district timetables](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/themen/mobilitaet-verkehr/aenderungen-ab-dezember-2025)).

### Is there a university in Landkreis Schweinfurt?

No. The nearest university option is THWS in Schweinfurt city, which is administratively separate from the surrounding Landkreis ([district municipality directory](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/landkreis/gemeinden-kommunale-allianzen/gemeinden)).

### How do I commute from the district to Schweinfurt or Würzburg?

The route depends on your municipality: Gerolzhofen connects to Schweinfurt by bus, while district stations such as Waigolshausen offer regional rail options. From Schweinfurt Hbf, published direct trains to Würzburg take approximately 22–38 minutes, before adding campus connections ([Gerolzhofen](https://gerolzhofen.de/Verkehrsanbindung.html), [DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5742.pdf), [DB journey overview](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml)).

### Is Landkreis Schweinfurt expensive for students?

THWS advises that housing outside Schweinfurt and Würzburg can be cheaper, but no reliable current district-wide student rent figure was verified. Compare the full housing and travel cost of each address ([THWS housing guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false)).

### What work opportunities are available in Landkreis Schweinfurt?

FIS-ASP in Grafenrheinfeld offers study-related internships and thesis opportunities, while Schloss Werneck advertises part-time hospital support and administrative roles. Requirements and compatibility with a study timetable vary by position ([FIS-ASP](https://www.fis-asp.de/karriere/berufseinsteiger/), [Schloss Werneck](https://bezirk-unterfranken.helixjobs.com/bkhwerneck/career)).

### Are there Studierendenwerk residences in Landkreis Schweinfurt?

None were verified within the Landkreis. Studierendenwerk Würzburg’s Schweinfurt directory lists residences at Florian-Geyer-Straße and Marie-Curie-Platz in the separate city ([official residence directory](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime)).

## Sources

- [Landkreis Schweinfurt — municipalities](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/landkreis/gemeinden-kommunale-allianzen/gemeinden)
- [Werneck — palace and visitor access](https://www.werneck.de/tourismus-kultur/sehenswertes/230.Schloss-Werneck.html)
- [Gochsheim — location and transport](https://www.gochsheim.de/unsere-gemeinde/kennenlernen/lage-anbindung)
- [Sennfeld — official tourism profile](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/service/urlaubsorte?detID=10972)
- [Gerolzhofen — transport connections](https://gerolzhofen.de/Verkehrsanbindung.html)
- [THWS — housing and arrival guidance](https://international.thws.de/en/thws-international/ways-to-thws/applicants-and-student-support/before-your-arrival-at-thws/?disableGlobalInfoCollect=false)
- [Studierendenwerk Würzburg — Schweinfurt residences](https://www.swerk-wue.de/schweinfurt/wohnen/wohnheime)
- [Landkreis Schweinfurt — current bus network and callheinz](https://www.landkreis-schweinfurt.de/themen/mobilitaet-verkehr/aenderungen-ab-dezember-2025)
- [NVM — Deutschlandticket prices and student upgrades](https://www.nahverkehr-mainfranken.de/tickets-und-preise/deutschlandticket/)
- [BELECTRIC — Kolitzheim careers and apprenticeships](https://belectric.com/de/karriere/bewerben/)
- [FIS-ASP — student and early-career opportunities](https://www.fis-asp.de/karriere/berufseinsteiger/)
- [Schloss Werneck — official careers portal](https://bezirk-unterfranken.helixjobs.com/bkhwerneck/career)
- [Schloss Werneck — apprenticeships and internships](https://www.khv-schloss-werneck.de/wir-als-arbeitgeber/ausbildungpraktika/index.html)
- [Deutsche Bahn — Schweinfurt to Würzburg](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/schweinfurt/wuerzburg.shtml)
- [Deutsche Bahn — Schweinfurt Hbf departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5742.pdf)
- [Nuremberg Airport — public transport access](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/de/anreise)
- [Schweinfurt tourism — Plankirchweih traditions](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/kulturtipps/11765.Immaterielles-Weltkulturerbe-erleben.html)
- [Schweinfurt tourism — Gerolzhofen wine festival 2026](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/veranstaltungen?ev%5Bid%5D=256855)
- [Schweinfurt tourism — regional specialities](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/regionale-spezialitaeten)
- [Schweinfurt tourism — Schlachtschüssel](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-genieen/schlachtschuessel)
- [Schweinfurt tourism — Ellertshäuser See walking route](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/aktivurlaub/12063.Unsere-schoensten-Themenwanderwege.html?detID=9)
- [Schweinfurt tourism — Gochsheim museum and Kirchgaden](https://tourismus.schweinfurt.de/einfach-urlaub/ausflugsziele-sehenswertes?detID=11340)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Schloss Werneck photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Werneck_20190921_001.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Gerolzhofen photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gerolzhofen_wei%C3%9Fer_Turm-20210905-RM-155929.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Ellertshäuser See photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ellertsh%C3%A4user_See.jpg)

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