# Study in Hochtaunuskreis district, Hesse

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 241,664 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 481.84 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 3 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel, Oberursel (9 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | ≈ €240–320 per month — 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. | [source](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/) |
| Mean temperature | 6.6 °C (summer 14.6 °C, winter -1.1 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 802 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,579 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochtaunuskreis)).

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](https://www.taunus.info/city/oberursel-taunus), [Bad Homburg Palace](https://bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/entdecken/schloss), [Großer Feldberg](https://www.taunus.info/poi/grosser-feldberg)).

- **Bad Homburg vor der Höhe**: The district’s administrative seat, with a historic palace and direct S5 services to Frankfurt ([district overview](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochtaunuskreis), [city transport information](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)).
- **Oberursel (Taunus)**: An old-town centre with fountains and walking routes towards the Taunus ([Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/city/oberursel-taunus)).
- **Friedrichsdorf**: A useful transport location on both the S5 and Taunusbahn routes ([transport information](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)).
- **Kronberg im Taunus**: Connected directly to Frankfurt by the S4 ([RMV timetables](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/fahrplan/fahrplaene/linienfahrplaene/fahrplantabellen/?rg=7)).
- **Neu-Anspach**: Home to the Hessenpark open-air museum, with Taunusbahn connections towards Bad Homburg ([Hessenpark](https://www.hessenpark.de/besuch/besucherinformationen/), [transport information](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)).

## Universities

Local study options include accadis in Bad Homburg and the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel ([accadis](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf), [LThH](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)). 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](https://www.rmv.de/c/fileadmin/import/timetable/RMV_Linienfahrplan_S5_ab_14.12.25_bis_12.12.26.pdf)). 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** (Bad Homburg vor der Höhe) — 21 courses
- **accadis Hochschule GmbH** (Bad Homburg vor der Höhe) — 20 courses
- **Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel** (Oberursel) — 2 courses

## Housing

Plan your search early. accadis describes the Rhine-Main housing market as tight and has no residences of its own ([accadis housing guidance](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf)). LThH offers campus accommodation in Oberursel, but its page says all places for winter semester 2026/27 are already allocated ([LThH availability](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)).

**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](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf)).
- Ask LThH’s administration about future availability. Its apartments also accept students from other universities ([LThH](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)).
- 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](https://app.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/ueber-unsere-stadt/qualifizierter_mietspiegel)).
- Check an address against the S5 or Taunusbahn route before viewing it, especially when considering Neu-Anspach or Usingen ([local rail information](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)).

**Student residences**

- [Wohnheim I](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/) (Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel): Furnished single apartments with kitchenette and bathroom on the Oberursel campus; winter 2026/27 is fully allocated ([operator](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)).
- [Wohnheim II](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/) (Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel): Unfurnished apartments intended for married students on the same campus; winter 2026/27 is fully allocated ([operator](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)).

## 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](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf)). A standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026 ([RMV](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/tickets/sortiment/tickets-im-ueberblick/deutschland-ticket)). 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](https://www.fresenius.com/de/impressum), [ALH](https://www.alh.de/deine-karriere/freie-stellen), [FERI](https://www.feri.de/studierende/), [Rolls-Royce](https://www.rolls-royce.com/country-sites/deutschland)). Search by location and entry level, since an employer’s presence does not guarantee a suitable vacancy.

- Insurance finance and regulatory-reporting working-student roles in Oberursel ([ALH careers](https://www.alh.de/deine-karriere/freie-stellen)).
- Investment-services working-student positions and internships in Bad Homburg ([FERI student careers](https://www.feri.de/studierende/)).
- Human-resources and other corporate working-student roles in Bad Homburg ([Fresenius student opportunities](https://karriere.fresenius.de/ihr-einstieg/studierende-berufseinstieg/angebote-fuer-studierende)).

- **Fresenius** (Healthcare): The group has its headquarters in Bad Homburg and publishes dedicated opportunities for students ([headquarters](https://karriere.fresenius.de/en-US/discover-fresenius/what-we-offer), [student careers](https://karriere.fresenius.de/ihr-einstieg/studierende-berufseinstieg/angebote-fuer-studierende)).
- **Rolls-Royce Deutschland** (Aerospace engineering): Its Oberursel site produces aircraft-engine components and maintains small gas turbines ([Rolls-Royce](https://www.rolls-royce.com/country-sites/deutschland)).
- **ALH Gruppe** (Insurance and financial services): Its careers portal lists Oberursel roles in insurance, IT and finance, including working-student and dual-study entry routes ([ALH careers](https://www.alh.de/deine-karriere/freie-stellen)).
- **FERI** (Investment management and advisory services): Based in Bad Homburg, with working-student, internship and dual-study opportunities; it is also an accadis education partner ([FERI](https://www.feri.de/studierende/)).

## 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](https://www.rmv.de/c/fileadmin/import/timetable/RMV_Linienfahrplan_S5_ab_14.12.25_bis_12.12.26.pdf)). The S4 serves Kronberg and the RB12 serves Königstein, while the Taunusbahn/RB15 links northern district towns with Friedrichsdorf and Bad Homburg ([RMV routes](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/fahrplan/fahrplaene/linienfahrplaene/fahrplantabellen/?rg=7)). 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](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/tickets/sortiment/tickets-im-ueberblick/deutschland-ticket)).

- Station: Bad Homburg — S5 and Taunusbahn/RB15 ([city transport information](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)).
- Station: Friedrichsdorf — S5 and Taunusbahn/RB15 ([city transport information](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)).
- Station: Königstein — RB12 towards Frankfurt ([RMV](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/fahrplan/fahrplaene/linienfahrplaene/fahrplantabellen/?rg=7)).
- Station: Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, outside the district — onward regional and long-distance connections ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahnhof.de/frankfurt-main-hbf/fahrt-nach-flughafen-frankfurt)).
- 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](https://www.rmv.de/c/fileadmin/import/timetable/RMV_Linienfahrplan_S5_ab_14.12.25_bis_12.12.26.pdf), [DB airport guidance](https://www.bahnhof.de/frankfurt-main-hbf/fahrt-nach-flughafen-frankfurt)).

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://www.taunus.info/poi/grosser-feldberg)).

## Culture & language

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](https://www.vereinsring-oberursel.de/brunnenfest/), [Laternenfest](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/ausgehen/feste-und-festivals/laternenfest)). 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](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf)). 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](https://www.hessen-tourismus.de/magazin/hessische-mundart/der-hessische-dialekt)).

## Local food

- **Apfelwein**: The regional alcoholic apple drink is associated with Taunus orchards, village inns and festivals ([Taunus regional specialities](https://www.taunus.info/taunus-erleben/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Grüne Soße**: A Hessian sauce made with seven herbs, highlighted among the region’s specialities ([Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/taunus-erleben/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Taunus trout**: Locally raised trout features in the Taunus tourism board’s regional food selection ([Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/taunus-erleben/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Game from the Taunus**: Game dishes connect local restaurant menus with the surrounding forests ([Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/taunus-erleben/regionale-spezialitaeten)).

## Events

- **Bad Homburger Laternenfest** (Late August; the published 2026 dates were 28–31 August.): A town festival with processions, live music, food stalls and fairground rides ([City of Bad Homburg](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/ausgehen/feste-und-festivals/laternenfest)).
- **Oberurseler Brunnenfest** (Late spring; the organiser lists 21–24 May for 2027.): The annual fountain festival brings celebrations to Oberursel’s market square, old-town streets and courtyards ([organiser](https://www.vereinsring-oberursel.de/brunnenfest/), [Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/city/oberursel-taunus)).

## Places to see

- **Römerkastell Saalburg** (UNESCO): A reconstructed Roman fort on the UNESCO-listed Limes, with archaeological finds and recreated interiors ([Saalburg museum](https://www.saalburgmuseum.de/)).
- **Bad Homburg Palace** (Palace): The former residence of the landgraves of Hesse-Homburg later served as a royal and imperial summer residence ([City of Bad Homburg](https://bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/entdecken/schloss)).
- **Hessenpark** (Museum): An open-air museum in Neu-Anspach; consult its visitor information when planning the trip by public transport ([Hessenpark](https://www.hessenpark.de/besuch/besucherinformationen/)).
- **Großer Feldberg** (Nature): The highest mountain in the Taunus, with walking routes and a summit plateau; bus 57 provides public-transport access ([Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/poi/grosser-feldberg)).
- **Oberursel old town** (Old town): Explore the market square, historic town hall and fountains, with the Vortaunusmuseum nearby ([Taunus tourism](https://www.taunus.info/city/oberursel-taunus)).

## 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](https://www.taunus.info/city/oberursel-taunus)).

### Is there a university in Hochtaunuskreis?

Yes. Local institutions include accadis in Bad Homburg and the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel ([accadis](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf), [LThH](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)).

### 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](https://www.rmv.de/c/fileadmin/import/timetable/RMV_Linienfahrplan_S5_ab_14.12.25_bis_12.12.26.pdf)).

### 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](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf)).

### 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](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)).

### 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](https://www.alh.de/deine-karriere/freie-stellen), [FERI](https://www.feri.de/studierende/)).

## Sources

- [Hochtaunuskreis geographical overview](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochtaunuskreis)
- [accadis exchange fact sheet 2026–27](https://international-students.accadis.com/images/accadis-en/accadis-fact-sheet.pdf)
- [LThH residences, rents and availability](https://lthh.de/wohnheim/)
- [Bad Homburg official Mietspiegel](https://app.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/ueber-unsere-stadt/qualifizierter_mietspiegel)
- [Bad Homburg rail connections](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/leben/mobilitaet/mobilitaet-verkehr/bahn)
- [RMV regional timetables](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/fahrplan/fahrplaene/linienfahrplaene/fahrplantabellen/?rg=7)
- [RMV S5 timetable, December 2025–December 2026](https://www.rmv.de/c/fileadmin/import/timetable/RMV_Linienfahrplan_S5_ab_14.12.25_bis_12.12.26.pdf)
- [RMV Deutschlandticket price and coverage](https://www.rmv.de/c/de/tickets/sortiment/tickets-im-ueberblick/deutschland-ticket)
- [DB Frankfurt airport connection](https://www.bahnhof.de/frankfurt-main-hbf/fahrt-nach-flughafen-frankfurt)
- [Fresenius registered location and contact](https://www.fresenius.com/de/impressum)
- [Fresenius headquarters and workplace information](https://karriere.fresenius.de/en-US/discover-fresenius/what-we-offer)
- [Fresenius student opportunities](https://karriere.fresenius.de/ihr-einstieg/studierende-berufseinstieg/angebote-fuer-studierende)
- [Rolls-Royce German sites](https://www.rolls-royce.com/country-sites/deutschland)
- [ALH careers portal](https://www.alh.de/deine-karriere/freie-stellen)
- [FERI student careers and Bad Homburg address](https://www.feri.de/studierende/)
- [Oberursel town guide](https://www.taunus.info/city/oberursel-taunus)
- [Bad Homburg Palace](https://bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/entdecken/schloss)
- [Großer Feldberg visitor information](https://www.taunus.info/poi/grosser-feldberg)
- [Saalburg Roman fort and museum](https://www.saalburgmuseum.de/)
- [Hessenpark visitor information](https://www.hessenpark.de/besuch/besucherinformationen/)
- [Taunus regional food specialities](https://www.taunus.info/taunus-erleben/regionale-spezialitaeten)
- [Bad Homburg Laternenfest](https://www.bad-homburg.de/de/erleben/ausgehen/feste-und-festivals/laternenfest)
- [Oberursel Brunnenfest organiser](https://www.vereinsring-oberursel.de/brunnenfest/)
- [Hessian dialects and regional speech](https://www.hessen-tourismus.de/magazin/hessische-mundart/der-hessische-dialekt)
- [Commons: Bad Homburg panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bad_Homburg-Panorama.jpg)
- [Commons: Saalburg main gate](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saalburg_Main_Gate_(Porta_Praetoria).jpg)
- [Commons: Großer Feldberg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gro%C3%9Fer_Feldberg_2020-03-23_30.jpg)

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