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Hochtaunuskreis combines Taunus hills, historic towns and connections to Frankfurt, with small campuses in Bad Homburg and Oberursel.

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Panorama of Bad Homburg from Kirdorfer Feld, with Frankfurt in the distance
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In short

Hochtaunuskreis is a rural district (Landkreis) in Hesse with 241,664 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 3 universities: accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg | University of Applied Sciences (Bad Homburg vor der Höhe), accadis Hochschule GmbH (Bad Homburg vor der Höhe), Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel (Oberursel). Summers average 14.6 °C and winters -1.1 °C, with about 802 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Hochtaunuskreis district in numbers

Population

241,664Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

481.84 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

502Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

3Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg | University of Applied Sciences, accadis Hochschule GmbH and Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel

Typical student rent

≈ €240–320 per monthSource (opens in a new tab)

Published warm rent for a furnished mini-apartment of 14–23 m² in LThH Wohnheim I, Oberursel, on the undated operator page checked 2 November 2026. This is a residence-specific price, not a district market average; winter 2026/27 is fully allocated.

Average temperature

6.6 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

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

Sunshine

1,579 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

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

About Hochtaunuskreis district

Hochtaunuskreis lies north-west of Frankfurt in Hesse. Its southern towns belong to Frankfurt’s urban region, while the district extends across the Taunus ridge into more rural surroundings. Where you live makes a substantial difference to your daily journey (district overview (opens in a new tab)).

The area combines historic towns with accessible countryside: Oberursel has an old town with fountains, Bad Homburg has a former royal residence, and the Großer Feldberg offers walking routes and views across the region (Oberursel (opens in a new tab), Bad Homburg Palace (opens in a new tab), Großer Feldberg (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Universities here

Universities in Hochtaunuskreis district, biggest first.

Local study options include accadis in Bad Homburg and the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel (accadis (opens in a new tab), LThH (opens in a new tab)). For commuting into Frankfurt, homes near the S5 are worth prioritising: scheduled journeys to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof take approximately 23 minutes from Bad Homburg and 19 minutes from Oberursel, before onward campus travel (RMV S5 timetable (opens in a new tab)). Consider this district if access to walking routes appeals to you; compare each address with your actual campus before choosing accommodation.

  • accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg | University of Applied Sciences

    University of applied sciences · Bad Homburg vor der Höhe · 21 courses

    Website (opens in a new tab)

  • accadis Hochschule GmbH

    Other institution · Bad Homburg vor der Höhe · 20 courses

  • Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel

    University · Oberursel · 2 courses

    Website (opens in a new tab)
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Housing

Plan your search early. accadis describes the Rhine-Main housing market as tight and has no residences of its own (accadis housing guidance (opens in a new tab)). LThH offers campus accommodation in Oberursel, but its page says all places for winter semester 2026/27 are already allocated (LThH availability (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

  • If enrolling at accadis, request its Housing Booklet and complete the housing-preference form; the university can provide contacts and information about student sublets (accadis (opens in a new tab)).
  • Ask LThH’s administration about future availability. Its apartments also accept students from other universities (LThH (opens in a new tab)).
  • Use Bad Homburg’s official Mietspiegel and linked calculator to assess a conventional apartment’s comparison rent; it is not a published average for student rooms (city housing information (opens in a new tab)).
  • Check an address against the S5 or Taunusbahn route before viewing it, especially when considering Neu-Anspach or Usingen (local rail information (opens in a new tab)).

Student residences

Cost of living

For budgeting, accadis’s 2026–27 exchange fact sheet estimates rent at €450–700 per month and food from approximately €250 per month; these are planning estimates, with the rent’s utility coverage unspecified (accadis (opens in a new tab)). A standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026 (RMV (opens in a new tab)). Compare complete housing and travel costs before assuming that living outside Frankfurt will save money.

Jobs & employers

Healthcare, insurance, investment services and aerospace provide several directions for a local job search. Fresenius is based in Bad Homburg; ALH recruits in Oberursel; FERI offers student employment and internships; and Rolls-Royce manufactures engine components in Oberursel (Fresenius (opens in a new tab), ALH (opens in a new tab), FERI (opens in a new tab), Rolls-Royce (opens in a new tab)). Search by location and entry level, since an employer’s presence does not guarantee a suitable vacancy.

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

The S5 connects Friedrichsdorf, Bad Homburg and Oberursel with Frankfurt; the published timetable gives approximately 23 minutes from Bad Homburg to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and 19 minutes from Oberursel (RMV S5 timetable (opens in a new tab)). The S4 serves Kronberg and the RB12 serves Königstein, while the Taunusbahn/RB15 links northern district towns with Friedrichsdorf and Bad Homburg (RMV routes (opens in a new tab)). Allow extra time for buses, walking and campus connections, and check live departures. The Deutschlandticket covers local buses, U-Bahn, S-Bahn and second-class regional trains, but not ordinary ICE/IC journeys (RMV ticket coverage (opens in a new tab)).

Main stations
Nearest airport

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

A straightforward rail route from the S5 corridor changes at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to the S8 or S9. DB gives approximately 12 minutes for the Hauptbahnhof–airport leg; allow additional time for the connection (S5 timetable (opens in a new tab), DB airport guidance (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

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

Winter

-1.1 °C

73 mm rain a month

1.9 h sun a day

Spring

6.1 °C

59 mm rain a month

5.4 h sun a day

Summer

14.6 °C

70 mm rain a month

6.7 h sun a day

Autumn

6.8 °C

66 mm rain a month

3.3 h sun a day

The supplied climate record comes from a high Taunus station, so use it as a guide to hill conditions rather than assuming identical weather in every town. Bring layers and waterproof footwear for outdoor trips. Spring and summer suit walking and cycling; in snowy winters, the Feldberg slopes attract sledging and cross-country skiing, although snow is not guaranteed (Taunus tourism (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

Local identity is strongly expressed through town festivals: Oberursel’s Brunnenfest fills its old-town streets and courtyards, while Bad Homburg’s Laternenfest brings processions, live music and fairground attractions (Brunnenfest organiser (opens in a new tab), Laternenfest (opens in a new tab)). For student social life, these are useful opportunities to explore beyond your campus. If regular late nights in Frankfurt matter to you, check the return journey before choosing where to live.

English is relevant to the international study environment, but check your programme: accadis lists teaching in German and/or English (accadis (opens in a new tab)). For everyday independence, aim for conversational German; B1–B2 is a practical learning target, not a universal admission or employment requirement. Regional Hessian speech varies, and the wider Frankfurt area has a Rhein-Main regional variety closer to standard German than traditional dialect (Hessen tourism (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • The reconstructed main gate of the Saalburg Roman fort

    The reconstructed main gate of the Saalburg Roman fort

  • Großer Feldberg in the Taunus in March

    Großer Feldberg in the Taunus in March

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Studying in Hochtaunuskreis district: FAQ

Is Hochtaunuskreis a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want access to the Taunus countryside and can live near a suitable transport connection. Oberursel combines walking routes with direct public transport to Frankfurt; assess the full journey to your campus before choosing an address (Taunus tourism (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Hochtaunuskreis?

Yes. Local institutions include accadis in Bad Homburg and the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel (accadis (opens in a new tab), LThH (opens in a new tab)).

How long does it take to reach Frankfurt from Bad Homburg or Oberursel?

The published S5 timetable gives approximately 23 minutes from Bad Homburg to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and 19 minutes from Oberursel. These are station-to-station times; add your campus connection and check current service changes (RMV timetable (opens in a new tab)).

Is Hochtaunuskreis expensive for students?

Accommodation needs careful budgeting: accadis describes the regional housing market as tight and estimates monthly rent at €450–700 for incoming exchange students. That estimate is not a district-wide rent average (accadis (opens in a new tab)).

Can students from other universities apply for LThH accommodation in Oberursel?

Yes, LThH also rents to students of other universities. Its operator page currently states that all places for winter semester 2026/27 are allocated (LThH housing (opens in a new tab)).

What student jobs are available in Hochtaunuskreis?

Useful search areas include insurance and finance in Oberursel and investment services in Bad Homburg. ALH publishes working-student opportunities, while FERI offers working-student roles, internships and dual-study routes; availability changes (ALH (opens in a new tab), FERI (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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